Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Whole wheat spaghetti, ground turkey and canned tomatoes make this filling, fiber-rich meal healthier, easier and all the more delicious!

Ingredients

12 oz uncooked ground turkey breast

2 tsp garlic herb seasoning, or Italian seasoning

1 sprays cooking spray
6 oz canned tomato paste

1/2 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried oregano
12 oz uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
14 oz canned diced tomatoes, w/ green pepper, celery, onion

Directions

Combine turkey breast and Italian or garlic herb seasoning in a bowl; mix well to combine. Shape mixture into 16 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each).

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth and oregano; mix well. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions without oil. Drain, cover to keep warm and set aside.

Remove meatball mixture from heat and stir in basil. Spoon meatballs and sauce over spaghetti to serve. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of spaghetti, 4 meatballs and 1/2 cup of sauce per serving.

POINTS value of: 9
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 18 min