Low Fat Spaghetti with Meatballs and Cheese
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this delicious and nutritious Low Fat Spaghetti with Meatballs and Cheese. Featuring lean ground turkey, whole-grain spaghetti, and a generous sprinkle of low-fat Parmesan cheese, this recipe is a lighter take on the classic comfort food. The savory meatballs are packed with Italian-style breadcrumbs, fragrant garlic powder, and dried oregano, delivering bold flavors while keeping things health-conscious. A low-sodium, no-added-sugar marinara sauce ties everything together for a wholesome and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this dish is perfect for feeding the whole family or for meal prepping. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a visually vibrant and tasty dinner that’s big on flavor but low in fat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 8 oz Whole-grain spaghetti
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Low-fat Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- n/a Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 cups Marinara sauce (low-sodium, no added sugar)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg whites, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Using a tablespoon or small scoop, form the turkey mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the meatballs with olive oil cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
While the meatballs are baking, cook the whole-grain spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. If needed, add the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce slightly.
Once the meatballs are cooked, gently add them to the saucepan with the marinara sauce, stirring to coat them evenly.
Divide the cooked spaghetti among four plates and top each serving with an equal portion of the meatballs and marinara sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of each serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your low-fat spaghetti with meatballs and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 3167 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.4 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 897 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1800 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
