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Italian Turkey and Sausage Meatballs

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

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

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 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve meatballs and sauce on top of spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353

% Daily Value*

Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 11g 17%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 782mg 33%
Potassium 277mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%

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