Turkey Meatball Whole Wheat Pasta

By Sydny

Ingredients

• Sause:
• 1 tbls olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbls tomato paste
• 1 (28oz) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes, liquid included
• 1 tsp finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce, or more to taste
• 2 tsp chopped oregano leaves
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• Salt
• 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
• Meatballs:
• Cooking spray
• 1 pd ground turkey meat
• 1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, custs removed, pulsed into crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
• 1/2 cup finely choopped onion
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbls minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
• 2 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 box(16oz) whole wheat spaghetti

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil for pasta.

Sauce
In a 4-quart saucepan heat the oil over mediium heat. Saute the onions until translucent, about 3 mins, then add the garlic and cppl fpr 1 min more. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chipotles, oregano, rosemary, and salt. Bring all to low boil, reduce heat and cook for approximately 15 mins, until liquid has evaporated slightly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. While sauce is cooking, make the meatballs.

Meatballs
Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl. Form into 2 1/2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 10 mins, or until browned and almost entirely cooked through.