Name: Turkey meatballs in marinara pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz 99% fat-free ground turkey; 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 medium yellow onion, finely grated; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 olive oil cooking sprays; 1/3 cup marinara sauce; 1.5 oz dry spaghetti; 1 oz baby spinach; 3 1/2 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

480 calories

Protein: 45g; 38% of calories
Carbs: 54g; 45% of calories
Fat: 9g; 18% of calories

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

Fill a large pot with water and half the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko, Parmesan, grated onion, half the garlic, the remaining salt, and pepper. Use the moisture from the onion to help the binder stick. Form into 5 even meatballs.
Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 minutes more to brown the outside.
Add the marinara and remaining garlic to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until al dente. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the baby spinach and the hot meatballs and sauce. Toss gently for 1 minute until the spinach just begins to wilt.

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