Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole Wheat Spaghetti
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Serves: 4 servings
Serving size: 4 meatballs, ¾ C pasta, ½ C sauce, 1 tsp cheese, pinch of basil
Calories: 299
Fat: 5 g

The Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole Wheat Spaghetti Recipe is easy and delicious—try serving with Parmesan Green Beans.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 C Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce (see recipe on page 54)
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 4 tsp grated parmesan cheese
- For turkey meatballs:
- 6 oz 99 percent lean ground turkey
- ¼ C whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ½ Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- For beef meatballs:
- 6 oz 93 percent lean ground beef
- ¼ C whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ½ Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 ºF.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add pasta, and cook according to package directions.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the turkey and beef meatballs in separate bowls, and mix well. Measure
- ½ tablespoons of turkey mixture and roll in hand to form a ball; then place the meatball on a nonstick baking sheet.
- Repeat, and follow same instruction for beef mixture, until eight turkey and eight beef meatballs are made.
- Bake meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet for 10 minutes (to a minimal internal temperature of 165 ºF).
- Warm sauce, if necessary.
- Serve four meatballs, ¾ cup hot pasta, ½ cup sauce, 1 teaspoon cheese, and a pinch of basil per portion.
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