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Turkey Zucchini Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups low-sugar marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush the flesh with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the strands are tender when scraped with a fork.
  • While the squash roasts, combine the ground turkey, grated zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined, then form the mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through to 165 degrees.
  • Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat while the meatballs finish cooking.
  • Scrape the roasted squash into strands and divide among four plates. Top each portion with meatballs and sauce, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Squeeze the zucchini thoroughly in a clean towel so the meatballs hold their shape without becoming watery. The meatballs can be mixed and shaped earlier in the day and stored covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook them. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Baking sheet, Large mixing bowl, Large skillet, Small saucepan