Healthy Spaghetti And Meatballs: 2 Secret Ingredients
This recipe for Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Sauce is a wholesome and flavorful dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich and savory tomato sauce. The meatballs are made with lean ground turkey, tofu for extra moisture, and aromatic seasonings, resulting in juicy and delicious bites. Paired with a simple tomato sauce made from crushed tomatoes and butter, this comforting dish is guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds. Serve the meatballs and sauce over a bed of cooked spaghetti for a comforting and satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Two 14-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
- For the Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 6 ounces soft or silken tofu (we recommend Mori-nu brand)
- 1/2 onion, grated on large holes of box grater
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1/2 cup corn flake, bread or panko crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt (if using regular table salt, use 1/2 teaspoon)
- freshly ground black pepper
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the sauce, in a large saute pan or soup pot, add the crushed tomatoes, onion and butter. Cover and bring to a simmer.
- In the meantime, prepare the meatballs. In a large bowl, mix together all of the meatball ingredients thoroughly. Use a melon baller and your hands to form meatballs.
- Once the sauce comes to a simmer, turn the heat to low and add in the meatballs. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Discard the half-onion. Serve the sauce sauce over the pasta, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
6 servings
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