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Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs is for Dinner.

Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs takes several minutes to prepare.

Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs takes several minutes to cook.

Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs are:

For the meatballs:

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 oz button or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 lb ground white meat turkey
2 tbsp plain bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley
dash nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste
non-stick cooking spray

For the sauce:

1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
pinch sugar, or to taste
salt and pepper, to taste

1 lb whole wheat spaghettini
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Here is how you make Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs:

For the meatballs:1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until warm, then add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender. Set the cooked vegetables aside until they are cool before proceeding (can be made up to two days in advance and refrigerated).2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.3. Add the cooked vegetables and the remaining meatball ingredients to a bowl. Combine all the ingredients and form into 24 meatballs.4. Arrange the meatballs on a sheet tray lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through. Add them to the sauce, recipe follows:For the sauce:1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion and saute until tender.2. Pour in the tomatoes and add the herbs and some salt and pepper. Allow to simmer 20-30 minutes (while you prepare and bake the meatballs).3. Cook the pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water.4. Toss the cooked pasta in a little sauce, then arrange the meatballs and extra sauce on top of the pasta. Serve, garnished with a little extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.Serving Size: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAKKIEREE.

The nutritional information for Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 300.5

• Total Fat: 6.5 g
• Cholesterol: 14.1 mg
• Sodium: 196.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
• Protein: 18.1 g

Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Spaghettini with Turkey-Mushroom Meatballs is Low Fat