Spaghetti & meatballs, a true classic. Who doesn’t love this dish? It’s actually my all-time favorite meal, except made with turkey instead of beef/mixed meats. If someone gave me a choice of any food in the world, this would be it! I think I might have passed this down to my kids as well because it’s now their favorite, too!
It’s so easy to make, too! I know I say that all the time, but this really is easy! What I do is make a batch during the week whenever I have time and then use some for dinner that night and freeze the rest. It makes for the easiest weeknight meal when they’re already made and I alwayyyysss have them made!
When I ate red meat, I made this recipe beef, a mix of beef, veal and pork, and just turkey. They’re all great! My tip: no matter which type of meat you choose, if you’re making the sauce from scratch, throw the meatballs in towards the end. It helps enhance all the flavors. But again, if you’re using jarred sauce, toss it in sauce once they’re finished cooking, and you’re good to go!
What’s your favorite easy weeknight dinner? I’d love to hear in the comments below. Happy cooking!
Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk, any kind
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey meat
- 1 jar of tomato sauce
- 1 box spaghetti, cooked to serve
- Fresh herbs, to serve (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl, pour in the milk, and stir to combine. Whisk in the Pamesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper, and whisk to combine. Add the meat to the mixture until just combined – don’t over mix.
- Roll meatballs in 1/2 inch balls, about 2 tablespoons each. Continue shaping until all the meat is used. Place on baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The meatballs are done when cooked through and the outsides are browned.
- Toss spaghetti and meatballs in sauce and top with fresh herbs and Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!
