Zucchini Noodles & Turkey Meatballs are healthy and delicious meatballs, just like the way Nonna used to make!
We all love the classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, but not all of the calories. I have perfected this recipe after many trials. This recipe uses lean ground turkey so you can hit your protein goals without going over in calories. I have also swapped out traditional pasta with a zucchini noddle for added veggies!
As a kid, spaghetti and meatballs were a weekly meal in our family. It was a quick and easy meal that could be thrown together even on a weeknight. Now I have changed things around slightly, to make the recipe a little more macro-friendly. This recipe has very few ingredients to make it that much easier to prepare!
Zucchini Noodles and Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
2 lbs Ground Turkey
2 Eggs
2TBSP each Basil, Oregano, Garlic Powder Salt & Pepper
4 C Zucchini Noodles
2 Cups of Nonna's Sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350
Combine Turkey, Eggs and spices using a hand mixer or Kitchen Aid mixer with paddle attachment.
Form 2oz meatballs, 16 pieces
Sear formed meatballs in a hot pan and transfer to a baking dish Top with tomato sauce and bake for 25-30 minutes
Once meatballs are cooked, Sautee zucchini for 2-3 minutes just until soft
Add meatballs and sauce onto cooked zucchini and top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
If you are meal prepping this recipe, DO NOT COOK the zucchini. Cook the noodles only when you are ready to eat. This recipe makes 4 portions with 4 meatballs and 1 cup of zucchini.
Happy Cooking!
Love,
Liz
Nutrition Facts per Portion:
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
415 50g 12g 18g
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