Turkey meatball pasta

Ingredients

Family of four. Serves 4. Amounts doubled from the two-serving recipe.

• 16 oz ground turkey
• 12 oz gluten-free spaghetti
• 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gluten-free spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. 2. While pasta cooks, in a bowl combine ground turkey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into 20 small meatballs. Amounts are doubled from the two-serving recipe.
3. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. 4. Remove meatballs to a plate. Add remaining minced garlic to skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
5. 5. Add crushed tomatoes, remaining 1 tsp basil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 3 minutes.
6. 6. Return meatballs to the sauce, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Serve sauce and meatballs over the drained spaghetti.