MARINARA TURKEY MEATBALLS

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I found this recipe in Taste of Home's Light and Tasty magazine. It was pretty easy to do and very tasty. You might want to add salt to the meatballs. I prefer more salt rather than less, but it's not necessary.

Provided by Reddyrat

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (I omitted)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 ounces lean ground turkey
1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
9 ounces uncoooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice, and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape into 24 meatballs.
  • Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 8 minute.
  • Turn; broil 3-5 minute longer or until meat is no longer pink.
  • Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is warm.
  • Cook spaghetti and drain.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 65.7, Sodium 995.2, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 8.3, Protein 29.1

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