Whole-Wheat Spaghetti and Meatballs

Health Staff
Updated

Yields: Makes: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

Prep Time time: 12 minutes

Cook Time time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 whole-wheat spaghetti

  • 1 ground turkey

  • 2 ground flaxseed

  • 2 freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1/2 black pepper

  • 1 kosher salt, divided

  • 2 extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped

  • 1/2 crushed red pepper (or to taste)

Nutrition

calories 513

fat 20.6g

saturated fat 4.5g

monounsaturated fat 9.3g

polyunsaturated fat 5.3g

protein 35g

carbohydrate 53g

fiber 11g

cholesterol 133mg

iron 4mg

sodium 431mg

calcium 118mg

Directions

  1. Add the pasta and the reserved cooking liquid to the meatball mixture. Gently toss until well combined. Serve hot.