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Turkey Meatballs with Marinara and Whole Wheat Pasta
dinner

Turkey Meatballs with Marinara and Whole Wheat Pasta

Lean turkey meatballs in tomato marinara sauce served over whole wheat pasta with a side of steamed spinach

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high-protein
Prep 15mCook 25mTotal 40m

Turkey Meatballs with Marinara and Whole Wheat Pasta is a dinner recipe ready in about 40 minutes. Each serving has approximately 457 kcal, 34g protein, 45g carbs, 15g fat. It fits a high-protein diet.

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside

  2. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and pepper

  3. Form mixture into 12 meatballs

  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

  5. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total

  6. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs and simmer for 12-15 minutes

  7. Steam spinach separately for 3-4 minutes until wilted

  8. Plate pasta, top with meatballs and sauce

  9. Add steamed spinach to the side

  10. Garnish with parmesan cheese

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