SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS ( NEELYS )

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Make and share this Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs ( Neelys ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices white bread, crust removed and torn into small shreds
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 lb ground turkey (recommended ( 93 percent lean dark meat)
1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil, for pan-frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • For the meatballs:.
  • Preheat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, soak the torn white bread with the milk. Let soak for 1minute then remove the bread and squeeze out the excess milk.
  • In another bowl, add ground turkey, turkey sausage, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper. Add milk soaked bread and mix all ingredients gently.
  • Form meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. In a large heavy skillet, add meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel lined platter. Repeat in batches until there are no remaining meatballs.
  • Add meatballs to the cooked sauce and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • For the sauce:.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add dried basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Toss spaghetti and sauce with meatballs in a large serving bowl. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 634.5, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7, Protein 22.3

Aaron Wolthuis
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Maxwell Ajibawo
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This is my go-to recipe for spaghetti and meatballs. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


surenmilan Darai
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Plus
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Sunday
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This was a great recipe! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sohail qazi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ralph Coleman
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect meal.


Tumuku Andrew
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. My family loves it!


Nabilla Ousmna
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Yum! This recipe is a keeper. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I served it over spaghetti, but I think it would also be great with rice or mashed potatoes.


Gareth Jones
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


Dabbaal Tube
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This spaghetti and turkey meatballs recipe is a real winner! The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and tangy. I especially love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and parsley to the meatballs.