Turkey Meatball Marinara

Real prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: Caesar salad, fruit cups, garlic bread

Supplies:

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Waxed paper
• Colander
• Cookie scooper, optional

From the freezer:

• 1# lean ground turkey

From the pantry:

• 1/2 c bread crumbs
• 2 tsp oregano, divided
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti noodles
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce

Fresh:

• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 egg

Preparation:

1. Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, 1 tsp oregano, egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper together in bowl.
2. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 1-inch portions onto waxed paper. Roll to make balls. (Makes about 40 1-inch meatballs.)
3. If preparing ahead of time, stop and refrigerate here. When ready to make dinner, cook noodles according to package directions.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooking oil and meatballs. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Using oven mitts, hold lid on and shake skillet to turn meatballs. Cook for 2 minutes. Shake again and cook for 2 more minutes. Check meatball for doneness by cutting one in half before continuing (there should be no pink inside). Remove meatballs from pan using a slotted spoon to leave any grease behind. Reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Add onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add meatballs back to pan, as well as remaining ingredients (1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes). Heat through and serve over pasta.

Approx. calories: 440 per serving (2 oz noodles and 10 meatballs with sauce)