Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

[Hev_Brownies]

Hi friends! how's everyone doing? today I want to share one of my easy-cook meals that is perfect for lazy days. This dish only takes me 45mins to make but the taste is absolutely amazing!

INGREDIENTS​

• 1(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
• 1⁄2cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1small onion, chopped
• 3tablespoons minced fresh parsley (I omitted)
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
• 20ounces lean ground turkey
• 1(26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
• 9ounces uncoooked spaghetti

DIRECTIONS​

• Combine spinach, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice, and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 24 meatballs.
• Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 8 minute.
• Turn; broil 3-5 minute longer or until meat is no longer pink.
• Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is warm.
• Cook spaghetti and drain.
• Serve.

 

[eihra520]

Yum! 45 minutes is super impressive, especially for something so flavorful Thanks for sharing this easy-cook recipe, I'm definitely going to try it on a lazy night!

P.S. I love that you snuck in some spinach, sneaky sneaky!

 

[Aprodhite]

Spinach, bread crumbs, turkey... sounds like someone's trying to sneak in some healthy stuff amidst all the guilty pleasure of meatballs . I appreciate the effort to make me feel less guilty about devouring a mountain of pasta!

 

[Kardel]

Hi friends! how's everyone doing? today I want to share one of my easy-cook meals that is perfect for lazy days. This dish only takes me 45mins to make but the taste is absolutely amazing!

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INGREDIENTS​

• 1(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
• 1⁄2cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1small onion, chopped
• 3tablespoons minced fresh parsley (I omitted)
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
• 20ounces lean ground turkey
• 1(26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
• 9ounces uncoooked spaghetti

DIRECTIONS​

• Combine spinach, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, allspice, and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 24 meatballs.
• Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 8 minute.
• Turn; broil 3-5 minute longer or until meat is no longer pink.
• Transfer meatballs to a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is warm.
• Cook spaghetti and drain.
• Serve.

It sounds like a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Can't wait to try making these flavorful meatballs and simmer them in rich marinara sauce for a delicious meal. Thanks for sharing the Turkey Meatballs in Marinara recipe!