Tasty Weeknight Dinner

Spaghetti with MeatballsServes: 8 | Serving Size: 1 cupIngredients:

• 1 pound lean ground turkey, very cold
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup Panko or plain bread crumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Dash paprika
• 3 cups marinara sauce (preferably low in sodium)
• 8 ounces dry spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions

Directions:

• Combine the turkey, eggs, tomato paste, bread crumbs, and seasonings in a large bowl and mix well.
• In a pan, bring the sauce to a simmer.
• Using the turkey mixture, form meatballs that are about the size of golf balls. Place each meatball in the sauce.
• Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and flavors have melded.
• Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Information:

• Serves 8. Each serving contains 333 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 78 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugar, and 24 g protein.
• Each serving has 9% DV vitamin A, 10% DV vitamin C, 3% DV calcium, and 22% DV iron.

Chef’s Tips:

• This dish goes great with freshly-steamed broccoli and a salad.
• You can also substitute whole wheat pasta for an extra nutrient boost.