TURKEY MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

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My sweetie and I have fought the battle of the bulge forever. This is my less-fattening take on meatballs. They're slow-cooker easy, and so flavorful! - Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg substitute, bread crumbs, onion, pepper and seasoning blend. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, bay leaves, garlic and seasonings. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; serve with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Aripin sapiroh
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I made these meatballs with a cranberry sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was tart and flavorful.


Jocelyn Renfro
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I made these meatballs with a sweet and sour sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


omereli10
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I made these meatballs with a teriyaki sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was savory and flavorful.


purai nashokota
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I made these meatballs with a honey garlic sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was sweet and flavorful.


Publice Gaming
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I made these meatballs with a spicy marinara sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was spicy and flavorful.


La'Niyah Edmond
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I made these meatballs with a tomato-based sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Annabelle Castello
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I made these meatballs with a creamy mushroom sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Malik Shamas
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I added some chopped bell pepper and onion to the meatballs for a little extra flavor. They were still delicious and the vegetables added a nice crunch.


Madman77718
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I made these meatballs with a sugar-free barbecue sauce. They were still delicious and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Vicky Kumar
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I used a combination of ground turkey and ground chicken to make these meatballs. They were still moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Electrician and Engineer
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I made these meatballs in the oven instead of the stovetop. They turned out great! They were cooked evenly and the sauce was still flavorful.


Denver Green
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I added some chopped spinach to the meatballs for a little extra nutrition. They were still delicious and the spinach didn't overpower the flavor of the meatballs.


Zafar Ahmed
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I made these meatballs with a gluten-free breadcrumb mixture and they turned out great. They were still moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Kajally Joof
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I love that these meatballs are made with turkey. They are a healthier option than beef meatballs, but they are just as delicious.


Ali Irshad
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Jonathon “JAHKUTA” LeBlanc
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Girls Boy
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These turkey meatballs were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.