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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."
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 5648.47 kcal

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
Keyword Dinner Parties, Mother's Day, Spaghetti
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