Turkey Kale Meatballs and Spaghetti

Name: Turkey Kale Meatballs and Spaghetti
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain panko crispy bread crumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 3/4 lb (375 g) ground turkey; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped kale; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can (680 mL) tomato basil pasta sauce; 12 oz (340 g) uncooked whole wheat spaghetti, cooked and drained as directed on package

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Prep 45 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6

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You’ll be amazed what adding kale to turkey meatballs does for flavour and texture. Plus, you’ll just feel healthier knowing you’re eating kale with your spaghetti and meatballs. Recipe by Tablespoon.com.

Jan 18, 2018

Ingredients

1/4 cup plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 lb (375 g) ground turkey
1 1/2 cups finely chopped kale
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (680 mL) tomato basil pasta sauce
12 oz (340 g) uncooked whole wheat spaghetti, cooked and drained as directed on package

Steps

1

In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, kale, onion, basil, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt and pepper; gently mix. Shape into 16 (2-inch) meatballs.
2

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Place meatballs in skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning gently, until browned on all sides.
3

In 3-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce to boiling over medium heat. Add meatballs; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer meatballs in sauce about 15 minutes or until cooked through (at least 165°F), stirring once. Serve meatballs and sauce with cooked spaghetti.