Whole30 Go To Meal - Spaghetti and Meatballs

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Combine 1 pound of ground turkey and 1 pound of ground pork in a large bowl.

Add minced garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, pepper, and salt to the meat mixture.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined, using gloves if desired.

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and lightly drizzling it with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Use a cookie scoop to create evenly sized meatballs from the mixture.

Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

Pop the meatballs in the oven or pan-fry them, depending on your preference.

If pan-frying, note that they cook faster but can be messier and may not hold a round shape.

Ensure the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 170°F to confirm they are done.

Serve the meatballs with homemade marinara sauce and spaghetti squash.

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