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one pot spaghetti with super meatballs

One Pot Spaghetti with Super Meatballs

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Calories 480kcal

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey breast
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic clove minced, divided
  • 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained (about ½ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 1-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.