Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Good Comfort

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, liquid included
1 teaspoon finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce, or more to taste
2 teaspoons chopped oregano leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Salt
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Meatballs:

Cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey meat
1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 box (16 ounces) whole-wheat spaghetti

Directions

Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil for pasta.

Make Sauce:

In a 4-quart saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chipotles, oregano, rosemary, and salt. Bring all the ingredients to a low boil, reduce heat and cook for approximately 15 minutes, until liquid has evaporated slightly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. While sauce is cooking, make meatballs.

Meatballs:

Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl. Form into 2 1/2 -inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and almost entirely cooked through.

Meanwhile, remove rosemary sprig from sauce and add fresh basil. Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and cook additional 10 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened and meatballs have absorbed some of the sauce. While the meatballs are cooking, cook the whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions.

Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and meatballs, toss and heat through over medium heat. Divide evenly among 4 pasta bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.

Yield: 6 servings (1 serving equals about 1 1/3 cups pasta and sauce, plus 2 meatballs

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recipe Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Lisa Newport, RI 10-29-2009
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We loved this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Even though I overcooked the meatballs, we absolutely loved this recipe! I added an extra 14 oz can of tomatoes to... compensate for my dry meatballs. We ate every last bit of it, and I'm adding it to my permanent collection. Read more
recipe Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Tatiana Centreville, VA 10-19-2009
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Too much trouble
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This recipe required too much work for disappointing results. I've made turkey meatballs using other recipes that were a... whole lot easier and faster to make and weren't so overpowering with fresh herbs like this recipe was. I won't be making this recipe again.Read more
recipe Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Lori Eagle River, AK 10-04-2009
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You'd never know it's healthy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe tastes amazing! I love meatballs and these are some really good ones. I like to cook healthy and I've found... that there are some things that work well with turkey and some things that just don't. This works well and is very filling so you can feel good about eating it, without overdoing it on the pasta. I'll definitely make it again and again. Read more
recipe Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Andrew New York, NY 09-27-2009
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Easy and Tasty!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I just started getting into cooking and this recipe proved to be perfect for a novice. The prep time took about 45 min for... me but I'm sure that a more experienced cook could do it in 30 min or less. What was really great was that I made a few mistakes (not as much parsley, put the thyme in the sauce instead of the meatballs, etc) but the meal still turned out delicious. Overall, I hope to make this a staple in our household.Read more
recipe Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Kathy Denver, CO 09-11-2009
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My husband loved the meatballs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved these meatballs but didn't have all the ingredients in the house so I made a few substitutions..... I added several... leaves of fresh basil and substituted finely grated zuchinni for the carrots. I also substituted crushed organic rolled oats for the wheat bread crumbs. My son and husband loved the meatballs and didn't know they were eating veggies! A big hit; I will definitely make this again. Fantastic!Read more
recipe Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Roxana Orlando, FL 08-24-2009
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The Best Alternative Spaghetti
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe countless times. It's very tasty and the heat is just perfect. Some friends have said those are the... best spaghettis they have ever had. I have made a lot of Ellie's recipes and loved them all but this is her best. That might explain why it is in the cover of her book. Read more