Best Ever Spaghetti Meatballs

Submitted by sashas kitchen

"I've made spaghetti meatballs at home many times,experienced making with ground beef,ground turkey,ground chicken,but this one has won my husband's heart big time,and he just can't stop talking about how bad he wants this again!perfect flavor and perfect texture!a little secret:no vegetable added to the meat mixture this time,maybe that was it which makes the difference."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 18 meatballs
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• for the meatballs

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 1⁄4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

• for the pasta sauce

• 1 cup chunky tomato pasta sauce
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 250 g spaghetti

directions

1. in a large pot,mix all the ingredients together,use your hands to combine them well.then form the meat mixture into 18 meatballs,about 1.5 inch diameters each.spray a shallow baking tray with cooking spray and line the meatballs onto the tray,chill in the fridge for 1 hours.
2. preheat the oven to 350F,bake the meatballs for 15 min until lightly golden,in the meantime,heat the pasta sauce on stove top until heated through,stir frequently.
3. when the meatballs are done,carefully scoop them into the sauce,coat them evenly with pasta sauce,add 1/4 cup milk,dried basil,and stir well,simmer over low heat for 15 minute.
4. cook the pasta in boiling water for 11 min,drain and serve with the meatball sauce on top,sprinkle with some shredded cheese and basil.