Baked Turkey Meatballs and Garden Spaghetti Recipe
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Baked Turkey Meatballs and Garden Spaghetti

By: Crisco® Pure Olive Oil 
"Fresh garden vegetables in zesty marinara sauce are tossed with spaghetti and served with tasty baked turkey meatballs for a family-favorite weeknight meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Meatballs:
  • Crisco® No-Stick Olive Oil Spray
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons Dickinson's® Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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  • Garden Spaghetti:
  • 1 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked according to package directions
  • 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Meatballs: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine turkey, spinach, green onions, oregano, basil, ketchup, salt, pepper, bread crumbs and cheese in large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in prepared baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
  3. Garden Spaghetti: Transfer freshly cooked pasta to large bowl. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Saute 1 minute. Add zucchini, bell pepper and carrot. Cook 2 minutes. Add marinara sauce and basil. Cook and stir until heated through.
  4. Add to cooked pasta. Toss to coat. Divide pasta mixture among 8 plates. Top each with meatballs; garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 565 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 59mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I did bake the meatballs just a little longer than the recipe asked. I added one small diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2011 by stephanie   view full review
These were great and my kids loved them too. I left out the cheese and I added garlic powder....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2011 by Caitlyn   view full review
This is coming from someone who doesn't usually like ground turkey and has never had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2011 by JENNR8ER   view full review
I liked this a lot and so did my son. There seems to be a little something missing in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2012 by PUMPKIN   view full review
Amazing!!!!! Made them with ground chicken and the kids loved them!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by USMCwife   view full review
These spinach meatballs were amazing! I loved them and so healthy too cannot beat that. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2011 by robynzs   view full review
yumm! & I froze half for later - they were also delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2011 by videokim   view full review
Loved this recipe. My husband, who hates spinach, and other green veggies, ate every bite!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2012 by queensknox   view full review
Made this tonight, it was delicious. We just made fresh pasta and used jarred marinara with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by Carla1225   view full review
These meatballs were a hit at my house! I didn't make the spaghetti but the meatballs were...

 

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