Lean Ground Turkey Meatballs with Marinara
Tender homemade turkey meatballs simmered in tangy marinara, served over pasta for a lean protein dinner without the guilt.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried basil
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Mince garlic. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried basil.
- 3
Form mixture into 20-24 meatballs.
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for 8 minutes total, working in batches if needed.
- 5
Pour marinara sauce over meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring gently.
- 6
Plate spaghetti and top with meatballs and sauce. Serve with extra parmesan.
