TURKEY MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

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My sweetie and I have fought the battle of the bulge forever. This is my less-fattening take on meatballs. They're slow-cooker easy, and so flavorful! - Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg substitute, bread crumbs, onion, pepper and seasoning blend. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, bay leaves, garlic and seasonings. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; serve with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Daniel Shockley
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Lale Chaudhary
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These meatballs were easy to make and tasted great. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and the whole family enjoyed them.


SK BYZID
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


CSM Geoghegan
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The sauce was also very flavorful.


LUKE OGBOGU
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Silvia Ronquillo
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These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add more breadcrumbs next time.


queen barikzay
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I usually serve them with spaghetti and meatballs, but they're also great on their own.


Omaima Jamal
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These meatballs were delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Mm Abid
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I've never made meatballs before, but these were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Hira Dura
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Nadia Avi
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I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They're a healthy and affordable meal that the whole family can enjoy.


shannon Herlihy
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These meatballs were easy to make and tasted great. I used ground chicken instead of turkey and they were still delicious.


EseAbasi Obonguko
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Shaine Vai
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These meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try them again with a different recipe for the meatballs.


Sk Parvez
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were really good. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Salifu Rasheeda
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These meatballs were easy to make and tasted amazing. I served them with spaghetti and the whole family loved them.


Priscilla Amekor
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they always turn out great. They're a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.


33 Zynx.
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Ciprian Maria
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These turkey meatballs were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.