Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Name: Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce whole-wheat spaghetti (dry); 2 cup chunky tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh basil (rinsed, dried, chopped); 4 teaspoon parmesan cheese (grated); 6 ounce ground turkey (99 percent lean); 0.5 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoon evaporated milk (fat-free); 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tablespoon fresh chives (rinsed, dried, chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (rinsed, dried, chopped); 6 ounce ground beef (93 percent lean)

Easy and delicious meatballs made from a blend of lean ground turkey and beef, served with whole-wheat spaghetti and chunky tomato sauce.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

8 ounce whole-wheat spaghetti (dry)
2 cup chunky tomato sauce
1 tablespoon fresh basil (rinsed, dried, chopped)
4 teaspoon parmesan cheese (grated)
6 ounce ground turkey (99 percent lean)
0.5 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
4 tablespoon evaporated milk (fat-free)
2 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tablespoon fresh chives (rinsed, dried, chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (rinsed, dried, chopped)
6 ounce ground beef (93 percent lean)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F.
In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add whole-wheat spaghetti, and cook according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the turkey and beef meatballs in separate bowls, and mix well.
Measure 1½ tablespoons of turkey mixture and roll in hand to form a ball; then place the meatball on a nonstick baking sheet. Repeat, and follow same instruction for beef mixture, until eight turkey and eight beef meatballs are made.
Bake meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet for 10 minutes (to a minimal internal temperature of 165 °F).
Warm chunky tomato sauce, if necessary.
Serve four meatballs, ¾ cup hot whole-wheat spaghetti, ½ cup chunky tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese, and a pinch of fresh basil per portion.

Notes

Tip: Older children can help make the meatballs. Make sure everyone washes their hands and sanitizes all utensils and surfaces with disinfectant after handling raw meat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 299
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 277 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg