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
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.
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside
In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, diced onion, salt, and pepper
Form mixture into 12 meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total
Pour marinara sauce over meatballs and simmer for 12-15 minutes
Steam spinach separately for 3-4 minutes until wilted
Plate pasta, top with meatballs and sauce
Add steamed spinach to the side
Garnish with parmesan cheese