Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time
Cook time
Yields
Serving Size
20 minutes
20 minutes
4 servings
4 meatballs, ¾ C pasta, ½ C sauce, 1 tsp cheese, pinch of basil
8 oz dry whole-wheat spaghetti
2 C Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce
1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
4 tsp grated parmesan cheese
For turkey meatballs:
6 oz 99 percent lean ground turkey
¼ C whole-wheat breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp fat-free evaporated milk
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
½ Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
½ Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
For beef meatballs:
6 oz 93 percent lean ground beef
¼ C whole-wheat breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp fat-free evaporated milk
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
½ Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
½ Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
299
calories
5 g
Total fat
1 g
Saturated fat
41 mg
Cholesterol
277 mg
Sodium
5 g
Total fiber
28 g
Protein
37 g
Carbohydrates
194 mg
Potassium
10%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
25%
Iron
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Directions
In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
Add pasta, and cook according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the turkey and beef meatballs in separate bowls, and mix well. Measure 1½ tablespoons of turkey mixture and roll in hand to form a ball; then place the meatball on a nonstick baking sheet. Repeat, and follow same instruction for beef mixture, until eight turkey and eight beef meatballs are made.
Bake meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet for 10 minutes (to a minimal internal temperature of 165 °F).
Warm sauce, if necessary.
Serve four meatballs, ¾ cup hot pasta, ½ cup sauce, 1 teaspoon cheese, and a pinch of basil per portion.
Older children can help make the meatballs. Make sure everyone washes their hands and sanitizes all utensils and surfaces with disinfectant after handling raw meat.
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