Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A spicy blend of chili powder and jalapeno chiles spices up turkey meatballs. A light cheese sauce makes the perfect finishing touch.


Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Dinner, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 
    egg whites, lightly beaten
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  • 2  Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    milk
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  • 2  tsp.
    chili powder
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  • 2  lbs.
    uncooked ground turkey breast or ground turkey
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  • 1/3  cup
    finely chopped onion
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  • 1/4  cup
    fine dry bread crumbs
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  • 2 
    jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced*
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    chopped fresh cilantro
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  • 1  14- to 16-oz. pkg.
    dried multigrain, whole wheat or regular spaghetti
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  • 2  3-oz. pkgs.
    cream cheese
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  • 2  cups
    milk
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  •  
    Salt (optional)
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  • 4  oz.
    Gouda cheese, shredded
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    Fresh cilantro
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In bowl stir together egg whites, oil, milk, chili powder, 1 tsp. black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
2.
In large bowl combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. Fold egg white mixture into turkey mixture; mix well. Shape turkey mixture in 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F).
3.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, with 1 tablespoon salt added to water, according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
4.
In same pan used for pasta melt cream cheese over low heat. Add milk. Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Return spaghetti to pan; toss to coat with cream cheese mixture.
5.
Serve spaghetti with meatballs, cheese, and cilantro.

*Tip:
When working with hot peppers, wear plastic gloves. If peppers touch bare skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
Nutrition information
Calories 507, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 46 g, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 24%, Iron 19% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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