Sue's Super Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
This spaghetti and turkey meatball recipe is a nice alternative to the classic Italian dish. It will have you screaming "mamma mia give me some more."
Ingredients
- 24 ounce(s) dried spaghetti
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/3 cup(s) Italian Bread Crumbs
- 2 cup(s) finely chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 32 ounce(s) ground turkey
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 18 ounce(s) can Tomato Paste
- 28 ounce(s) can crushed Tomatoes
- 14 1/2 ounce(s) can chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Combine eggs, crumbs, 1/2 cup onion, salt and pepper in large bowl.
- Add turkey; mix well.
- Shape into 48 meatballs.
- Place meatballs in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees, 15 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
- Drain on paper towels; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook remaining onions until tender in hot oil in Dutch oven or large pot.
- Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and broth.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
- Stir meatballs into sauce.
- Simmer, covered, 15 minutes more.
- Serve sauce and meatballs over hot spaghetti.
- Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh oregano, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 5648.47kcalCarbohydrates: 674.29gProtein: 287.24gFat: 189.52gSaturated Fat: 47.19gCholesterol: 967.76mgSodium: 5169.42mgFiber: 60.68gSugar: 108.66g
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