turkey meatballs with quick and spicy tomato sauce and whole wheat spaghetti

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Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Divide evenly among 4 pasta bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 1 medium onion, chopped
  3. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  5. 1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes, liquid included
  6. 1 teaspoon finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce, or more to taste
  7. 2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano leaves
  8. 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  9. salt
  10. 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  11. cooking spray
  12. 1 pound ground turkey meat
  13. 1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs
  14. 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving
  15. 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
  16. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  17. 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  18. 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
  19. 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
  20. 1 egg, lightly beaten
  21. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  22. freshly ground black pepper
  23. 1 box (16 ounces) whole-wheat spaghetti

Directions

  1. Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil for pasta.;
  2. Make Sauce:
  3. In a 4-quart saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chipotles, oregano, rosemary, and salt. Bring all the ingredients to a low boil, reduce heat and cook for approximately 15 minutes, until liquid has evaporated slightly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. While sauce is cooking, make meatballs.
  4. Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl. Form into 2 1/2 -inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and almost entirely cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, remove rosemary sprig from sauce and add fresh basil. Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and cook additional 10 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened and meatballs have absorbed some of the sauce. While the meatballs are cooking, cook the whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions.
  6. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and meatballs, toss and heat through over medium heat. Divide evenly among 4 pasta bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.