Healthy Spinach Meatballs With Spicy Sriracha Marinara

"Found on the blog "One Couple's Kitchen." This is SPICY. So if you don't do well with heat, I would skip this one, or just leave out the sriracha. The meatballs are a healthy combo of turkey and pork with the added benefit of spinach. Feel free to use your own sauce, or use the marinara with normal spaghetti. I served over spaghetti squash to make it even healthier! Options are endless!"
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat broiler, with rack in top position.
  • Place pork, turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg whites, oregano, 1 1/2 tsps salt & 1/2 tsp pepper in a large bowl.
  • With your hands, mix to combine. Roll into 1 - 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil for 5 minutes. Turn meatballs and broil another 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  • In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and Sriracha and bring to a simmer.
  • Add meatballs and simmer at least 10 minutes. (To store, let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week, or freeze, up to 3 months).
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, add to pot with meatballs and gently toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Enjoy :).

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Reviews

  1. This sounds great! I will definitely have to try it. Love that you used whole wheat pasta too! Viva la Sriracha!
     
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