NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz ground turkey

1 oz whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, finely mince the yellow onion and garlic.

• 3

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced onion, garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing gently with your hands.

• 4

  Form the turkey mixture into 5 evenly sized meatballs.

• 5

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden crust develops.

• 6

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

• 7

  Place the cooked spaghetti in a bowl, top with the meatballs and sauce, and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.