Spaghetti and Meatballs with Grape Tomatoes - Mindful by Sodexo - Canada

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 3 medium zucchini, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 pound 95 percent lean ground beef
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided Cooking spray
• 12 ounces dry spaghetti 3 pints grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more to garnish
• 2 cups canned or fresh crushed tomatoes
• Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
• 4. Meanwhile, make pasta: Bring large pot of water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, around 8 to 10 minutes, depending on brand, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
• 6. To serve, place pasta into bowls and top with meatballs. Garnish with (optional) Parmesan and basil.