Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	445
Total Fat	13 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Sodium	863 mg
Total Carbohydrate	53 g
Dietary Fiber	3.5 g
Protein	29 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Spaghetti	4 ounces
Ground turkey	4 ounces
Italian-style turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed if possible	4 ounces
Egg white	1
Grated Parmesan cheese	2 + 1 tablespoons
Flat-leaf parsley, chopped	2 + 1 tablespoons
Garlic cloves, minced	1 + 1
Dried thyme	½ teaspoon
Salt	1/8 teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Small white onion, chopped	½
Crushed tomatoes	14-ounce can

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, sausage, egg white, Parmesan, parsley, 1 garlic clove, thyme, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 2-3 minutes, until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer about 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
Add meatballs to sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 15 minutes, turning meatballs occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through.
Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

Exchanges
3 medium-fat meats; 2 starches; 1 vegetable

Side Suggestions: Tossed Green Salad

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