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Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 T. olive oil
1 T. milk
2 t. chili powder
1 lb. uncooked ground turkey
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (if you want "spicy" meatballs)
1 14-16 oz. pkg. dried multigrain or whole wheat spaghetti
2 3 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
2 cups milk
4 oz. Gouda cheese, shredded
Fresh cilantro
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375º and in bowl stir together egg whites, oil, milk, chili powder, 1 tsp black pepper and 1/2 t. salt.
2. In large bowl combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, jalapeños (if using) and chopped cilantro. Fold egg white mixture into turkey mixture; mix well. Shape turkey mixture in 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on foil-lined 15 X 10 baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Cook spaghetti, with 1 T. salt added to water. Drain and keep warm.
4. In same pan used for pasta melt cream cheese over low heat. Add milk. Cook, stirring until bubbly. (Can also be done in microwave.) Return spaghetti to pan and toss to coat with cream cheese mixture.
5. Serve spaghetti with meatballs, cheese, and cilantro.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8

 

 

 

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