New York's most famous Italian meatball--smothered with red sauce and sitting on a bed of pasta--tastes great made with ground turkey. Make this recipe tonight to see for yourself.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
375 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Combine turkey, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon rind, egg and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake 25 minutes. Always cook turkey to well-done, 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer. Let meatballs stand 10 minutes.
Step 4
Toss meatballs and heated pasta sauce in a large bowl. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 (16 ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, heated
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
