Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Kcal: 520
P: 35
F: 18
C: 60
Fiber: 10

Whole wheat spaghetti: 70g (dry), Ground turkey (lean): 100g (3.5 oz), Egg: 25g (1/2 small, beaten), Breadcrumbs (whole grain): 15g (2 tbsp), Parmesan cheese: 10g (1 tbsp, grated), Garlic: 6g (2 cloves, minced), Onion: 30g (1/4 medium, finely diced), Tomato sauce (low-sodium): 120g (1/2 cup), Tomatoes (canned, diced): 100g (1/2 cup), Olive oil: 10ml (2 tsp), Italian herbs: 2g (1 tsp), Fresh basil: 5g (5 leaves, chopped), Red pepper flakes: 1g (1/4 tsp, optional), Salt: to taste, Black pepper: to taste

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: lunch
Dietary Suitable for: High Protein
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook 70g whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. In a bowl, combine 100g ground turkey, 25g beaten egg, 15g breadcrumbs, 5g grated Parmesan, 3g minced garlic, 15g diced onion, 1g Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. 3. Form into 8-10 small meatballs. 4. Heat 5ml olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. 5. In the same skillet, add remaining 15g diced onion and 3g minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute. 6. Add 120g tomato sauce, 100g diced tomatoes, remaining 1g Italian herbs, and 1g red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes. 7. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes. 8. Serve sauce and meatballs over cooked pasta. 9. Top with remaining 5g grated Parmesan and 5g chopped basil.

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