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Spaghetti With Turkey-Pesto Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti With Turkey-Pesto Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 (7 oz) container basil pesto (2/3 cup)
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
red pepper flakes , a pinch (to t a ste)
1 lb spaghetti
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Gently mix turkey, pesto, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in bowl using hands until uniform.
Roll mixture into eighteen 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
Lay meatballs on large plate, cover, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Pulse 2 cans diced tomatoes in food processor until mostly smooth, about 12 pulses; set aside.
Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until just smoking.
Brown meatballs well on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
Add onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt to fat left in skillet and cook over medium heat until softened, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in garlic and pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in processed tomatoes and remaining 1 can diced tomatoes.
Bring to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and simmer gently until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente.
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to pot.
Add several large spoonfuls of tomato sauce (without meatballs) to pasta and toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and add reserved cooking water as needed to adjust consistency.
Divide pasta among individual bowls.
Top each bowl with remaining sauce and meatballs, sprinkle with basil, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	538.06 Kcal (2253 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.57g	25%
Cholesterol	83.81mg	28%
Sodium	204.22mg	9%
Potassium	482.06mg	10%
Total Carbs	63.57g	21%
Sugars	3.45g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	33.24g	66%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	57.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.43 Kcal (873 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.42g	25%
Cholesterol	32.46mg	28%
Sodium	79.11mg	9%
Potassium	186.74mg	10%
Total Carbs	24.62g	21%
Sugars	1.33g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	12%
Protein	12.87g	66%
Vitamin C	2mg	8%
Iron	1.5mg	21%
Calcium	22.3mg	6%

* 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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