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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs made with turkey mince, mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley, a comforting dish fit for a king. It's very easy to make, and a great favourite with the whole family.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

For the meatballs
  • 450 g ground turkey (1 lb)
  • ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Medium Carrot, grated
  • ½ red onion, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For the tomato sauce
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken stock (broth)
  • a pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Other ingredients
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella
  • ¼ package of spaghetti
  • a knob of butter for greasing the skillet

Instructions

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  1. To make the meatballs, add the ingredients listed above to a bowl, mix well and shape meatballs, depending on the size, you should get about 20.
  2. In a large pan, add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, season with salt and pepper, and add the meatballs carefully.
  3. Cook on a medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and thick, and the meatballs are cooked through.
  4. You might want to stir gently half the way through to make sure the meatballs don't stick to the pan.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
  6. When ready, drain the water and place the spaghetti in a skillet that had been greased with butter or oil.
  7. Top with the cooked meatball sauce and sprinkle grated mozzarella all over.
  8. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  9. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Replace the ground turkey with beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or a mixture of any of these
  • If you want to keep the meatballs simple, you can omit the grated onion and carrot.
  • Click on the number of servings to see the adjusted quantity of ingredients depending on the number of servings you want.
  • Click on the US Customary to see the quantities listed in cups and ounces.
  • Replace the ground turkey with beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or a mixture of any of these
  • If you want to keep the meatballs simple, you can omit the grated onion and carrot.
  • Click on the number of servings to see the adjusted quantity of ingredients depending on the number of servings you want.
  • Click on the US Customary to see the quantities listed in cups and ounces.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Potassium 492mg (14%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2795IU (56%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 366mg 15%
Potassium 492mg 10%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2795IU 56%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.