Spaghetti and Meatballs: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dish with this spaghetti and meatballs recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 pound turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium heat.
- Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve meatballs over cooked spaghetti with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatballs marinate in the sauce for longer.
- Use zoodles for a low-carb alternative to spaghetti.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food