Smart Spaghetti and Meatballs | Canadian Living

Smart Spaghetti and Meatballs | Canadian Living

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We've lightened up this classic Italian dish by using extra-lean ground turkey instead of the usual beef-and-pork combination. Whole wheat pasta and bread crumbs add an extra hit of fibre. Serve with...

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaf
  • 1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch hot pepper flakes
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 carrots finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 bottle (680 ml) strained tomatoes (passata)
  • Fibre 9 g
  • Sodium 881 mg
  • Sugars 10 g
  • Protein 31 g
  • Calories 555.0
  • Total fat 13 g
  • Potassium 609 mg
  • Cholesterol 90 mg
  • Saturated fat 4 g
  • Total carbohydrate 81 g
  • Iron 46.0
  • Folate 17.0
  • Calcium 13.0
  • Vitamin A 25.0
  • Vitamin C 8.0

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