Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

Name: Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1 large egg; 1 pound ground turkey; 4 to 8 tablespoons grapeseed oil; One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons red wine, optional (for the spicy version); 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional (for the spicy version); Pinch kosher salt; 1 pound spaghetti; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish; Chopped fresh basil, for garnish; Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Recipe courtesy of Tia Mowry

Show: Tia Mowry at Home

Episode: A Slam Dunk of a Day

Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

7 Reviews

Level: Easy

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 6 servings

Calories

645

Total Fat

24

Saturated Fat

5

Carbohydrates

75

Dietary Fiber

7

Sugar

10

Protein

32

Cholesterol

88

Sodium

835

Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 50 min

Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 6 servings

Calories

645

Total Fat

24

Saturated Fat

5

Carbohydrates

75

Dietary Fiber

7

Sugar

10

Protein

32

Cholesterol

88

Sodium

835

Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 50 min

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs:

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1/4 cup milk

1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, grated

1 large egg

1 pound ground turkey

4 to 8 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Quick Marina Sauce: (with an optional spicy version)

One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons red wine, optional (for the spicy version)

1 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional (for the spicy version)

Pinch kosher salt

1 pound spaghetti

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

For the turkey meatballs: Add the oats to a food processor and pulse a few times. The consistency should resemble breadcrumbs. Add the oats and milk to a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.
Add the onions, spinach, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic and egg to a large bowl and mix well. Add the oat mixture and combine. Lastly, add the turkey and gently fold into the wet mixture. Keep the mixture light by not over-mixing. Form into bite-size balls using a small cookie scoop for uniform meatballs.
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the meatballs and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and repeat with the second batch, adding more oil if needed. Set the meatballs aside but reserve the Dutch oven for the sauce.
For the quick marinara sauce: Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic to the Dutch oven and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce. Do not overcrowd. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked thoroughly, another 10 to 15 minutes. If making the optional spicy version, add the red wine and chile flakes in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with a generous pinch of salt. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Combine some of the sauce with the cooked spaghetti. Plate the spaghetti and meatballs and add the remaining sauce over everything. Garnish with parsley, basil and grated Parmesan. Serve hot.