5ouncesfrozen chopped spinachthawed and drained (about ½ cup)
2teaspoonskosher saltdivided
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperdivided
½cupoat flour
½cupfinely chopped fresh basildivided
1tablespoonolive oil
128-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2tablespoonstomato paste
2cupshot water
11-pound box whole wheat spaghetti
Garnish: red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a large bowl combine ground turkey, finely chopped onion, 1 clove minced garlic, spinach, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, egg, oat flour and half of basil.
Mix meat mixture together with your hands and then form 18 meatballs.
In a large Dutch oven or pot with a lid heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add the the meatballs and cook for 5-6 minutes turning as needed until they are browned all over.
Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, rest of the basil, salt, pepper and last 2 cloves of garlic stir well. Add 2 cups hot water and bring mixture to a boil.
Add pasta, breaking up if it fits better. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring once or twice until pasta is cooked.
Season to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Spaghetti with Super Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
480
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Cholesterol
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
1000
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
75
g
25
%
Fiber
114
g
475
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.