YUM! How to Make Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs!

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier binder, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

Slice a red onion into a fine chop and add to a bowl.

Add a tiny bit of hot sauce to the bowl for flavor.

Add dried herbs to the mixture; fresh herbs can be used if desired.

Bind the mixture with an egg and tomato puree instead of breadcrumbs or flour.

Coarsely chop fresh parsley and add it to the mixture.

Peel and smash a clove of garlic, then chop it roughly and add to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl with your hands until well combined.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until ready.

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.

Form meatballs from the mixture, making them a bit smaller than golf ball size.

Sear the meatballs in the hot pan until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chicken stock to the pan with the meatballs.

Add diced tomatoes to the pan; you can use canned tomato sauce or diced tomatoes.

Cover the pan and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes, allowing the meatballs to poach in the liquid.

Remove the meatballs from heat when cooked through and the sauce is ready.

Drain the spaghetti and serve it topped with the meatballs and sauce.

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