Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins Bake: 375°F 20 mins
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Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
  • 2
    egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 1
    tablespoon milk
  • 2
    teaspoons chili powder
  • 2
    pounds uncooked ground turkey breast or ground turkey
  • 1/3
    cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4
    cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2
    jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced*
  • 1
    tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1
    14 - 16 ounce package dried multigrain, whole wheat or regular spaghetti
  • 2
    3 ounce packages cream cheese
  • 2
    cups milk
  • Salt (optional)
  • 4
    ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
  • Fresh cilantro
Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In bowl stir together egg whites, oil, milk, chili powder, 1 tsp. black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt.

2. In large bowl combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. Fold egg white mixture into turkey mixture; mix well. Shape turkey mixture in 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F).

3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, with 1 tablespoon salt added to water, according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.

4. In same pan used for pasta melt cream cheese over low heat. Add milk. Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Return spaghetti to pan; toss to coat with cream cheese mixture.

5. Serve spaghetti with meatballs, cheese, and cilantro. Makes 8 servings.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip *When working with hot peppers, wear plastic gloves. If peppers touch bare skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
Nutrition Facts (Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 507,
  • Protein (gm) 46,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 41,
  • Fat, total (gm) 18,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 115,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 8,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 729,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 4,
  • Sodium (mg) 247,
  • Calcium (DV %) 242,
  • Iron (DV %) 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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Mildewjones wrote:

Perfect blending of textures and spices. Sauce is the crowning touch for a delightful meal.

5/14/2010 01:20:14 PM Report Abuse

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