Spaghetti and Meatballs - EFL

By kallen2302

Ingredients

• 6 Portions extra lean ground turkey (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 Egg whites
• 1/2 Cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 Cup water
• 1/2 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 Cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 Teaspoons dried basil
• 1 Teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 Cups low-fat marinara pasta sauce
• 6 Portions spaghetti (about 12 ounces uncooked)
• 1/4 Cup reduced fat Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat the oven broiler.
2 In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, breadcrumbs, water, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and black pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly and then shape into 1 1/2-inch diameter meatballs.
3 Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides.
4 In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce and cooked meatballs. Simmer over low heat until warmed thoroughly, about 20 minutes.
5 While the pasta sauce is simmering, prepare spaghetti according to its package directions.
6 Place a portion of spaghetti on each plate, cover with a portion of meatballs and pasta sauce, then top with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!