Italian Turkey and Sausage Meatballs

Name: Italian Turkey and Sausage Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground turkey (99%); 1/2 lb Johnsonville mild Italian ground sausage; 1 medium to large spaghetti squash; 28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil; 10 oz tomato paste; 1 cup sweet pepper rings; 1/2 cup mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery); 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup basil; 3 egg whites; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
353 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Italian Turkey and Sausage Meatballs

Iris Warren

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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb extra lean ground turkey (99%)
1/2 lb Johnsonville mild Italian ground sausage
1 medium to large spaghetti squash
28 oz crushed tomatoes with basil
10 oz tomato paste no salt added
1 cup sweet pepper rings
1/2 cup mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery) chopped
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup basil chopped
3 egg whites
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut spaghetti squash in half length-wise and scoop out seeds. Rub cut sides of spaghetti squash with olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp Flavor God seasoning.
Place spaghetti squash on a lined baking sheet with cut side up. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the flesh of the squash flakes easily with a fork. Set aside to cool.
Add ground turkey, sausage, breadcrumbs, and egg whites to a bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined, then roll into 1 to 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Set aside.
Heat a cast iron skillet (or other oven safe skillet) over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add minced garlic, mirepoix, and pepper rings and sauté until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir, then add basil and stir again.
Remove skillet from heat and drop meatballs into sauce. Cover meatballs with sauce and bake for 20-25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Serve meatballs and sauce on top of spaghetti squash.

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Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 11g (17%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 782mg (33%) Potassium 277mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%)