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
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Nutritional Information
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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. -
4 to 6 servings
Preparation
- 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).
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté meatballs until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside.
- 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.
- 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
Dining and Cooking