SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS AND QUICK TOMATO SAUCE

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs and Quick Tomato Sauce image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces ground turkey
4 ounces turkey sausage, casings removed, crumbled
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
10 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

Mix turkey, sausage, 4 tablespoons cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 garlic cloves, thyme, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Using moistened hands, form mixture into 1-inch balls. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add meatballs to sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add some of sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Transfer pasta to bowl; top with meatballs and remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and cheese.