Spaghetti with Turkey-Pesto Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups purchased chunky tomato pasta sauce
1/2 lb ground turkey
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless italian bread
2 3/4 tbsp purchased pesto
1 egg white
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz spaghetti

Directions:

Spread 1 cup pasta sauce over bottom of heavy medium skillet. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, pesto, egg white and salt in medium bowl. Using moistened hands, form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in single layer in sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over. Bring to simmer. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; divide between bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	591.38 Kcal (2476 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.08g	14%
Cholesterol	81.63mg	27%
Sodium	451.9mg	19%
Potassium	535.14mg	11%
Total Carbs	85.67g	29%
Sugars	3.59g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	41.58g	83%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	37.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	241.75 Kcal (1012 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.71g	14%
Cholesterol	33.37mg	27%
Sodium	184.73mg	19%
Potassium	218.76mg	11%
Total Carbs	35.02g	29%
Sugars	1.47g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	14%
Protein	17g	83%
Iron	1.9mg	25%
Calcium	15.4mg	4%

* 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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