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Turkey meatballs are lightened up with spinach before being simmered in marinara and served over spaghetti.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network

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Total:: 45 min
Prep:: 25 min
Cook:: 20 min

Yield:: 4 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oats
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess moisture squeezed-out
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups prepared marinara sauce
Warm cooked spaghetti, for serving

Directions

Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool. Reserve the pot.

Meanwhile, add the turkey, oats, Parmesan, Worcestershire, spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the cooled vegetables. Mix well and form into 24 small meatballs.

Pour the marinara into the reserved pot and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs, cover and cook, turning once or twice, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Serve the meatballs and sauce over spaghetti and serve Parmesan on the side.

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Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 rib celery, finely chopped; 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound ground turkey; 1/2 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oats; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess moisture squeezed-out; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups prepared marinara sauce; Warm cooked spaghetti, for serving

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