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Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic (4 smashed, 1 minced)
1 28 - oz can plum tomatoes , crushed by hand
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small piece parmesan rind (optional)
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping
1 slice stale whole-wheat bread, crust trimmed, bread chopped
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
12 oz whole-wheat spaghetti

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes with their juice, 2 cups water, 1/4cup basil, the parmesan rind, if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes. Discard the parmesan rind, if used.
Chop the remaining 1/4cup basil, then mix with the turkey, parsley, bread, ricotta, parmesan, egg white, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl using your hands. Form into 4 large or 12 small meatballs; add to the sauce and simmer, turning, until cooked through, 6 minutes for small meatballs and 12 minutes for large.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and return to the pot. Toss with some of the sauce, then divide among bowls. Top the spaghetti with the meatballs, the remaining sauce and more parsley and parmesan.
Per serving: Calories 547; Fat 9 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 46 mg; Sodium 938 mg; Carbohydrate 81 g; Fiber 15 g; Protein 41 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	592.73 Kcal (2482 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.69g	23%
Cholesterol	72.95mg	24%
Sodium	507.84mg	21%
Potassium	1065.87mg	23%
Total Carbs	81.86g	27%
Sugars	8.25g	33%
Dietary Fiber	4.33g	17%
Protein	39.63g	79%
Vitamin C	29.5mg	49%
Iron	7.1mg	39%
Calcium	288.4mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.1 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.5g	23%
Cholesterol	17.37mg	24%
Sodium	120.9mg	21%
Potassium	253.74mg	23%
Total Carbs	19.49g	27%
Sugars	1.96g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	17%
Protein	9.43g	79%
Vitamin C	7mg	49%
Iron	1.7mg	39%
Calcium	68.7mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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