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Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground lean turkey meat
3/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped parsley , plus more for garnish
1/4 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (from 1 slice whole-wheat bread)
1 egg, beaten
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced (1 cup)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 (26-oz) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 lb whole-wheat spaghetti , cooked according to package directions and kept warm

Directions:

Combine turkey, 1/2 cup cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl, and form into 15 meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate and reserve.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, beans, and remaining salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Add meatballs; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened, 15 minutes.
Divide spaghetti among 5 bowls, then divide meatballs and sauce among bowls. Garnish with additional parsley and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	379.14 Kcal (1587 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.05g	11%
Cholesterol	90.84mg	30%
Sodium	502.66mg	21%
Potassium	417.75mg	9%
Total Carbs	47.81g	16%
Sugars	0.77g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	4%
Protein	33.87g	68%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	77.3mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.42 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.78g	11%
Cholesterol	35.8mg	30%
Sodium	198.1mg	21%
Potassium	164.64mg	9%
Total Carbs	18.84g	16%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	4%
Protein	13.35g	68%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	10%
Iron	1.5mg	21%
Calcium	30.5mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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