Friday, September 14, 2012

Turkey Meatballs with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

Turkey Meatballs

1 pound ground turkey
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. Johnny’s Garlic Seasoning (Costco)
½ tsp. pepper

Heat oven to 375 degrees, spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in prepared baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
Yields: approximately 24 meatballs

For another healthy alternative twist: add 1 cup loosely, packed fresh spinach, finely chopped

Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

1 Jar (24oz) Spaghetti Sauce
4 oz. Cream Cheese
Basil to taste

Soften cream cheese in microwave for 15 – 20 seconds. Place in saucepan with spaghetti sauce and heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti.

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