Yep, you read that right. Spaghetti and Meatballs. It’s on the menu. And it is so delicious. Now, don’t go just making any old spaghetti and meatball recipe. This is a special low-carb, bariatric friendly version of the classic dish.
Buckle your belts, guys, cause this version of spaghetti and meatballs is something you will want to try tonight! Here we go….
Spaghetti and Meatballs
WeightWise Recipe
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 lb turkey sausage
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley minced
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 jar Prego marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Parmesan cheese if desired
- 1 egg
- non-stick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Peel and quarter red onion. Peel garlic cloves. Place in food processor and process on low until finely chopped.
- Combine turkey sausage, ground beef, egg, onions, garlic, italian seasoning, and fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl. Use hands or stand mixer to combine.
- From meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs to skillet. Use tongs to turn meatballs frequently until thoroughly cooked.
- Use mandolin slicer or spiralizer tool to slice zucchini noodles.
- Place small skillet over medium heat and add zucchini noodles. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Continue cooking zucchini, tossing frequently, until noodles soften.
- Pour marinara sauce over meatballs. Warm sauce with meatballs in skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour meatballs and marinara over zucchini noodles. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
