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Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
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For the Meatballs
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Add the ground turkey, onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, and egg to a large bowl. Mix with a spoon or clean hands until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing or your meatballs can turn tough.
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Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then scoop out a heaping tablespoon of mixture at a time and roll into balls. Place on a plate. You should get about 20 to 22 meatballs.
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Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the meatballs for about 1 minute per side, about 4 minutes total, until browned all around. Transfer to a plate. They won’t be fully cooked yet, and that’s intentional. They’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
For the Pasta
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In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the carrots and cook for another minute.
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Add the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the carrots are tender.
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Gently nestle the par-cooked meatballs into the sauce. Simmer for another 5 to 6 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
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While the meatballs finish cooking, bring a large pot of water seasoned with 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender but with a slight bite. Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining in case you need to loosen the sauce.
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Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Add the meatballs and sauce and toss everything together. Divide into bowls, top with extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bind Without Overworking 🙌Mix meatball ingredients gently with your hands for just 30-45 seconds until barely combined—overworking develops gluten in breadcrumbs, making meatballs tough and dense instead of tender and light.
- Toast Breadcrumbs First 🍞Lightly toast your breadcrumbs in a dry pan before mixing into turkey to add nutty depth and prevent them from absorbing too much moisture, keeping meatballs from becoming mushy.
- Sear Then Simmer Strategy 🔥Sear meatballs in hot olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a flavorful crust, then finish cooking gently in the tomato sauce to infuse them with sauce flavor while staying juicy.
- Grate Fresh Parmesan Last ✨Reserve freshly grated Parmesan for topping rather than mixing into meatballs—this preserves its sharp flavor and prevents it from becoming grainy when heated with the meat mixture.
- Chill Before Cooking ❄️Refrigerate formed meatballs for at least 30 minutes before cooking so they hold their shape during searing and stay intact in the sauce, preventing them from falling apart.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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