Best 8 Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs Neelys Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs, a dish that harmoniously blends the comforting flavors of juicy turkey meatballs and savory homemade spaghetti sauce. This recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic spaghetti and meatballs, utilizing lean ground turkey instead of beef. The result is a lighter yet equally satisfying dish that will please both health-conscious individuals and those seeking hearty comfort food. Accompanying this main course are three additional delectable recipes: a zesty Italian chopped salad bursting with fresh vegetables, a creamy and tangy lemon caper sauce perfect for drizzling over the meatballs, and a luscious chocolate mousse that provides a sweet and decadent ending to your meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Lean ground turkey has just enough fat to give the meatballs some flavor, but little enough to keep them healthful. (Ground turkey breast results in dry meatballs, and regular ground turkey is higher in calories than lean ground beef.) Use a small ice-cream scoop to form the meatballs. Leftovers should be stored in sauce--and served as meatballs heroes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces spaghetti
1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups bottled tomato pasta sauce
Chopped fresh parsley, oregano or thyme for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, oregano, thyme and salt in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs; a small ice-cream scoop makes short work of forming the meatballs and prevents the mixture from getting overworked.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and brown lightly on all sides, about 6 minutes. Pour in the sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • To serve, place spaghetti on each plate and ladle sauce and meatballs over the top. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

SPAGHETTI AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic (4 smashed, 1 minced)
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small piece parmesan rind (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping
1 slice stale whole-wheat bread, crust trimmed, bread chopped
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes with their juice, 2 cups water, 1/4cup basil, the parmesan rind, if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes. Discard the parmesan rind, if used.
  • Chop the remaining 1/4cup basil, then mix with the turkey, parsley, bread, ricotta, parmesan, egg white, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl using your hands. Form into 4 large or 12 small meatballs; add to the sauce and simmer, turning, until cooked through, 6 minutes for small meatballs and 12 minutes for large.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and return to the pot. Toss with some of the sauce, then divide among bowls. Top the spaghetti with the meatballs, the remaining sauce and more parsley and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 46 milligrams, Sodium 938 milligrams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 41 grams

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Looking for a leaner twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs? Try this version, which is made with ground turkey mixed with onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
1 white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with a fork. Stir in onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley. Add turkey, and mix until combined. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Add meatballs to skillet, and spoon sauce over to coat. Place over medium heat until meatballs are just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to skillet, and toss gently with the sauce. Serve with more cheese.

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

BBQ SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic salt
3 1/2 cups Neely's BBQ sauce, recipe follows
1 pound pork, beef, or chicken, cooked and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 pound spaghetti
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute the pepper and onion until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt. Add the BBQ sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and add the chopped meat.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Season liberally with salt and add spaghetti. Cook until al dente (firm but not hard), about 7 minutes, and drain. Toss spaghetti with sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

SPICY TURKEY MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 cups (1-inch diced) bread cubes from a round rustic bread, crusts removed
2/3 cup whole milk
2 pounds ground turkey (85-percent to 92-percent lean)
1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated aged Asiago cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the meatballs
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
3 (24-ounce) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao's
2 pounds dried spaghetti, such as De Cecco
Freshly grated Parmesan (or Asiago) cheese, for serving
3 cups (1-inch diced) bread cubes from a round rustic bread, crusts removed
2/3 cup whole milk
2 pounds ground turkey (85-percent to 92-percent lean)
1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated aged Asiago cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the meatballs
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
3 (24-ounce) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao's
2 pounds dried spaghetti, such as De Cecco
Freshly grated Parmesan (or Asiago) cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Place the bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the bread is in medium crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and add the milk. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, sausage, prosciutto, bread mixture, Asiago, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Lightly combine the ingredients with your hands. Add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the eggs, and stir lightly with a fork to combine. With your hands, lightly roll the mixture into 2-inch-round meatballs and place them on the prepared sheet pans. Brush the meatballs with olive oil. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the tops are browned and the centers are completely cooked. Pour the marinara sauce in a large, low pot, add the meatballs, and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the directions on the package. Drain and place the spaghetti in individual bowls, and top with 3 meatballs and lots of sauce. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Place the bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the bread is in medium crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and add the milk. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, sausage, prosciutto, bread mixture, Asiago, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Lightly combine the ingredients with your hands. Add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the eggs, and stir lightly with a fork to combine. With your hands, lightly roll the mixture into 2-inch-round meatballs and place them on the prepared sheet pans. Brush the meatballs with olive oil. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the tops are browned and the centers are completely cooked. Pour the marinara sauce in a large, low pot, add the meatballs, and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the directions on the package. Drain and place the spaghetti in individual bowls, and top with 3 meatballs and lots of sauce. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Joan Lang

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 pounds tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 small dried hot pepper, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, preferably sea salt, divided
2 cups Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup 1 percent milk
1 pound ground turkey (93 percent lean)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
Grated Parmesan or Romano (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In a large baking dish, combine tomatoes, onion, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, pepper flakes (if desired) and 1 tablespoon salt; cover; roast 45 minutes. Remove dish from oven; mash mixture to break down tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, until sauce is thick and reduced, 45 minutes. In a bowl, soak bread in milk until it absorbs liquid, 10 minutes; add turkey, egg and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; mix until just combined. Gently roll meat mixture into 16 equal-sized balls. In a large nonstick saucepan, heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Sauté meatballs, turning occasionally, until light brown, 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce to meatballs; reduce heat; simmer until cooked through, 20 minutes. Cook pasta as directed on package. Serve sauce over pasta; top with cheese, if desired.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Flavorful turkey meatballs in a tomato spaghetti sauce. Serve by themselves, over noodles, or sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by samnan2

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper paste
1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil
4 cups water, or more as needed
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, onion, garlic, and red pepper paste in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add turkey, basil, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into uniformly-sized meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add meatballs, working in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add 4 cups water, spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to the saucepan; mix to combine. Add more water if sauce seems too thick. Drop meatballs into sauce and cook over medium-low heat until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1055.2 mg, Sugar 18 g

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful turkey meatballs, use a combination of ground turkey breast and thigh. This will give the meatballs a moist and juicy texture.
  • For a crispy crust on the meatballs, brown them in a skillet before simmering them in the spaghetti sauce.
  • Use a good quality spaghetti sauce for the best flavor. You can either make your own or use a jarred sauce.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, to the spaghetti sauce for a pop of flavor.
  • Serve the spaghetti with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with turkey meatballs is a classic Italian-American dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. These turkey meatballs are moist and juicy, and the spaghetti sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual dinner party. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious pasta dish, give this spaghetti with turkey meatballs a try.

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