Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Recipe by: Amanda August 28, 2019 Turkey

Description

Incredibly hearty, filling and satisfying dish. Made with lots of vegetables, itâ€™s a healthy pasta meal.

Ingredients

1 pound dry spaghetti (or thin spaghetti)
Freshly grated Parmesan

For the sauce:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
28 ounce can tomato sauce
Handful fresh basil, roughly chopped
1/4 cup water
1 tsp kosher salt
Salt and pepper

For the meatballs:
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1 tsp dry parsley
1 tsp dry oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. In a large deep pan over high heat, add olive oil, garlic, chili pepper flakes, thyme and onions. Cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.

2. Add green bell peppers and tomato paste and cook for 2 min.

3. Add basil, fish sauce, salt, water and tomato sauce, stir well and bring to boil.

4. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 40 min.

For the meatballs:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the meatballs and using your hands, mix well.

2. Shape into small, two bites size meatballs and one by one, add them to the sauce without stirring.

3. Wait a couple of minutes, to let the outside of the meatballs cook, then slowly stir and cover them with sauce. Cook for 40 min.

4. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti and drain well. Serve with meatballs, sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

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