Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the meatballs)
  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 cups baby spinach (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 28 oz jar marinara sauce (depending on how saucy you like your noodles you may need more than 1 jar.)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, eggs, garlic, bread crumbs, spinach, dried basil, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined. 
  • Wet your hands and then portion the meatballs into 1-1 1/2 “ inch balls. 
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta until 1 minute under al dente. 
  • Add 1 T olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and brown them on all sides (I do about 4 sides). You will need to work in batches. Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate. Add the remaining 1 T olive oil and continue browning the rest of the meatballs. 
  • Pour half the marinara into the now empty skillet and add the cooked noodles. Toss to coat. 
  • Spray a 9”x13” inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the marinara coated pasta to the baking dish. Add the meatballs to the top, doing your best to nestle them into the pasta. Pour the remaining marinara overtop of the meatballs. Top with the sliced mozzarella. 
  • Bake for 20 -25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.