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Turkey Spinach Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles and Arrabiata Sauce

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 315 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb 99% extra lean ground turkey (20 oz)
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (80 grams)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat Italian breadcrumbs (60 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (16 grams)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 grams)
  • 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed
  • 1 oz jar Nonna's Nature's Way Arrabiata Sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with SILPAT.
  2. Dump thawed and drained spinach onto two sheets of paper towel.  Gather the paper towel around the spinach and squeeze out excess moisture over the sink.
  3. Add ground turkey and drained spinach to a large bowl, breaking apart spinach as it is added.  Add egg, spices, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic gloves and parmesan cheese.  Mix with your hands until ingredients are just combined (do not overwork the meat).
  4. Roll the mixture into balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place onto lined baking sheet.
  5. Lightly spray some olive oil or non-stick cooking spray on top of the meatballs.  Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Spiralize zucchini into noodles and place into a microwavable bowl.  Microwave the zucchini noodles, covered with a damp paper towel, for 2 minutes (alternatively, you can sauté them with a bit of olive oil).
  7. Heat marinara sauce to desired temperature before serving over zucchini noodles and meatballs.  Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 9g (14%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 746mg (31%) Potassium 626mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 9g 14%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 746mg 31%
Potassium 626mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

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