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Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

By: Hunts.com 
"Ground turkey meatballs served with spaghetti and sauce will be a hit with the entire family when they discover the hidden pocket of cheese inside the meatballs."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (13.25 ounce) package dry whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked
  • 1 (20 ounce) package lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup Egg Beaters® Original
  • 1/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 2 (1 ounce) pieces part-skim mozzarella string cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil
  • 1 (26.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Traditional Pasta Sauce

Directions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt.
  2. Meanwhile, combine turkey, Egg Beaters and bread crumbs in bowl just until combined. Divide mixture into 18 portions. Cut cheese into 18 equal pieces (about 1/2 inch). Place 1 piece cheese in center of each meat portion and gently shape into ball.
  3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning gently to brown all sides. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until meat is no longer pink. Remove drippings. Pour sauce over meatballs; heat until sauce is hot, stirring occasionally.
  4. To serve, divide spaghetti between each plate and top with 3 meatballs and sauce each.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 497 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 76mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by lori1186   view full review
I took this recipe and made a few changes and it was delicious. 1. I used a mixture of ground...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2012 by MelissaK   view full review
Recipe was simple and quite easy. I found it odd that there were no other seasonings besides...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by Luvmyhubbynmylilangels   view full review
I used this as a base recipe. They turned out stupendous! Made them three days in a row....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2012 by BloomingCuisine   view full review
These meatballs were really yummy and really easy. I added some salt, pepper and garlic powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2012 by Sarah D.   view full review
Used ground venison, browned the meatballs and then baked in the oven with a little sauce over...

 

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