Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread, any kind, with crust
• 2 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth or milk
• 12 ounces ground turkey
• 12 ounces lean ground beef, preferably 85 percent lean
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup chopped parsley, more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, more for garnish
• ¾ teaspoon salt, more for pasta water
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, minced
• 7 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    847 calories; 25 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 105 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 56 grams protein; 160 milligrams cholesterol; 670 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 to 6 servings

Preparation

1. Place bread in a large bowl and sprinkle with broth or milk until soaked. Allow to sit 5 minutes, then squeeze out and discard most of the liquid; crumble bread. Add turkey, beef, egg, 1/2 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, salt, pepper, half the onion and a third of the minced garlic. Mix well and form into golf-ball-size balls ( about 24).
2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté meatballs until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining minced onion and remaining minced garlic. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
4. Add meatballs to pan of sauce. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente. To serve, drain pasta and divide among four to six bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

1 hour 10 minutes