NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Lean Ground Turkey

2 oz Whole Wheat Spaghetti (dry)

0.5 cup Marinara Sauce

1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cloves Garlic

1 small Onion

2 tbsp Fresh Basil

1 tsp Dried Oregano

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  In a bowl, combine the lean ground turkey with one finely minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Gently mix until just combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

• 3

  Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and lightly browned.

• 4

  While the meatballs bake, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

• 5

  In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the remaining minced garlic and finely chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

• 6

  Pour in the marinara sauce and add chopped fresh basil; let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

• 7

  Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the robust marinara to ensure every strand is coated with flavor.

• 8

  Plate the spaghetti and top with the baked turkey meatballs. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired and serve warm.