Turkey Meatball Pasta

Macros

P: 25g   F: 23g   C: 16g

Ingredients:

• 4 oz Ground Turkey
• 1/4 cup Spinach- chopped
• 1/8 cup Red onion- chopped
• Fresh garlic- to taste
• Salt and pepper- to taste
• 1/4 cup Whole Wheat pasta- cooked 
• 1/4 cup Low sugar pasta sauce
• 1 TBS EVOO 

Method:

*These directions are for making the whole pound of ground turkey!  Just portion out finished meatballs to meat above macro count for protein! *

1. Preheat the oven to 475ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, spinach, red onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together.
   1. *It’s easier to tell when the ingredients are combined when using hands. DO NOT OVERMIX, it will result in drier meatballs.
4. Shape the meat mixture into ball, about 3 tablespoons of meat per ball. Place shaped meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the meatballs are completely cooked.

*A cookie scoop works great to make evenly sized balls! Which will make it easier to portion them out once cooked, as they will be about the same weight/size! *