Spaghetti and Meatballs

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:
6 portions lean ground turkey (about 1 1/2 lbs)
2 eggs whites
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup water
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 cups low-fat marinara pasta sauce
6 portions spaghetti (about 12oz uncooked)
1/4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven broiler
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, breadcrumbs, water, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and black pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly and then shape into 1 ½ inch diameter meatballs.
3. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides.
4. In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce and cooked meatballs. Simmer over low heat until warmed thoroughly, about 20 minutes.
5. While the pasta sauce is simmering, prepare spaghetti according to its package directions.
6. Place a portion of spaghetti on each plate, cover with a portion of meatballs and pasta sauce, then top with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

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