Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Name: Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 basil leaves, torn; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 255 grams package refrigerated fettuccine; 2 larges garlic cloves, crushed; 340 grams sweet Italian turkey sausage; 473 milliliters lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheons); 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 473 milliliters sliced onions; 2 Tbsps 1/2 ounce pecorino cheese, grated (about packed)

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 522 calories, 30g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up lower-sodium marinara sauce, garlic cloves, fettuccine, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

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Remove casing from sausages. Shape sausages into 12 (1-inch) balls.

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add meatballs to pan; cook 7 minutes, browning on all sides.

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Meatballs

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Remove the meatballs from pan.

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Meatballs

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Add onions, red pepper, and garlic to pan; saut for 2 minutes. Return meatballs and add marinara sauce to pan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes or until meatballs are done.

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