SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY-PESTO MEATBALLS

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Categories     Pasta     turkey     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Family Reunion     Healthy     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups purchased chunky tomato pasta sauce
1/2 pound ground turkey
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless Italian bread
2 3/4 tablespoons purchased pesto
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

  • Spread 1 cup pasta sauce over bottom of heavy medium skillet. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, pesto, egg white and salt in medium bowl. Using moistened hands, form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in single layer in sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over. Bring to simmer. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; divide between bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce.

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