Name: Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Quick & Easy
Ingredients: 10 ounces spaghetti; 1 pound ground turkey (85% lean); 1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 cup water, divided; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; 1 jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce

Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs

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Quick & Easy, Family Favorites, Meat Dishes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

10 ounces spaghetti
1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup water, divided
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce

Filter

Quick & Easy, Family Favorites, Meat Dishes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

10 ounces spaghetti
1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
1/2 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup water, divided
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce

Instructions

Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt; keep warm.
Meanwhile, combine turkey, bread crumbs, half of the Parmesan, parsley, egg, ¼ cup water and salt. Shape mixture into 25, (1-1/4-inch) meatballs.
Heat oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in large non-stick sauté pan on medium heat. Add sauce and remaining water once garlic is golden. Arrange meatballs in sauce; cover and cook 10 min. or until cooked through (165°F), stirring occasionally. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti and additional Parmesan, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Tips:
Use a small ice cream scoop to easily make evenly sized meatballs.
Moisten hands with water while rolling meatballs to avoid sticking.
Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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