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Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs made with turkey mince, mozzarella cheese and fresh parsley, a comforting dish fit for a king. It's very easy to make, and a great favourite with the whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 450 g ground turkey (1 lb)
  • ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • ½ red onion, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

For the tomato sauce

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken stock (broth)
  • a pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Other ingredients

  • ½ cup grated mozzarella
  • ¼ package of spaghetti
  • a knob of butter for greasing the skillet
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • To make the meatballs, add the ingredients listed above to a bowl, mix well and shape meatballs, depending on the size, you should get about 20.
  • In a large pan, add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, season with salt and pepper, and add the meatballs carefully.
  • Cook on a medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and thick, and the meatballs are cooked through.
  • You might want to stir gently half the way through to make sure the meatballs don't stick to the pan.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
  • When ready, drain the water and place the spaghetti in a skillet that had been greased with butter or oil.
  • Top with the cooked meatball sauce and sprinkle grated mozzarella all over.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Replace the ground turkey with beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or a mixture of any of these
  • If you want to keep the meatballs simple, you can omit the grated onion and carrot.
  • Click on the number of servings to see the adjusted quantity of ingredients depending on the number of servings you want.
  • Click on the US Customary to see the quantities listed in cups and ounces.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 492mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2795IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.7mg