- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated asiago or parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound spaghetti
Preparation
Step 1
Make the sauce; In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook about 1 min. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, 20 to 25 min.
Step 2
Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with a fork. Stir in onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley. Add turkey, and mix until combined. Form mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
Step 3
Add meatballs to skillet, and spoon sauce over to coat. Place over medium heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 8 min.
Step 4
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, about 12 min. Drain pasta transfer to skillet, and toss gently with the sauce. Serve with more Parmesan.