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Italian Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Lean turkey meatballs baked and served over spiralized zucchini tossed in a simple tomato sauce.

Italian Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Total

45 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 250 g ground turkey
  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. 2

    Mix ground turkey with half the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; form 8 small meatballs.

  3. 3

    Place meatballs on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, bake 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, spiralize zucchini into noodles.

  5. 5

    Heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan; add remaining garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add crushed tomatoes, simmer 10 minutes; season with additional salt/pepper.

  7. 7

    Toss zucchini noodles quickly in the sauce for 2 minutes, then plate and top with meatballs and fresh basil.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

380

19% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein35 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Fat18 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar8 g
Sodium520 mg

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