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Viewed: 40 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, liquid included
- 1 teaspoon finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce, or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons chopped oregano leaves
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Salt
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound ground turkey meat
- 1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 box (16 ounces) whole-wheat spaghetti
Method
- Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil for pasta.
- In a 4-quart saucepan heat the oil over medium heat.
- Saute the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chipotles, oregano, rosemary, and salt.
- Bring all the ingredients to a low boil, reduce heat and cook for approximately 15 minutes, until liquid has evaporated slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- While sauce is cooking, make meatballs.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl.
- Form into 2 1/2 -inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and almost entirely cooked through.
- Meanwhile, remove rosemary sprig from sauce and add fresh basil.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and cook additional 10 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened and meatballs have absorbed some of the sauce.
- While the meatballs are cooking, cook the whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the sauce and meatballs, toss and heat through over medium heat.
- Divide evenly among 4 pasta bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.
- Yield: 6 servings (1 serving equals about 1 1/3 cups pasta and sauce, plus 2 meatballs
