Italian Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Spaghetti
Tender turkey meatballs simmer in a garlicky tomato sauce with wilted spinach, served over gluten-free spaghetti.
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground turkey
- 75 g gluten-free spaghetti
- 200 g crushed tomatoes
- 40 g fresh spinach
- ¼ yellow onion, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Mix turkey with grated onion, garlic, oregano, and salt; shape meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in olive oil, turning until golden on all sides.5 min timer
- Add tomatoes, cover, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through.12 min timer
- Boil spaghetti until tender, then drain.10 min timer
- Stir spinach into the sauce until wilted; serve over spaghetti.1 min timer
Why it works
- 65 and over: Tender turkey meatballs simmer with tomato, spinach, and gluten-free spaghetti.
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