Italian turkey zoodles –Are you ready to step into the culinary wonderland of Italian cuisine, without the need for a passport? Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves and letting the spaghetti sauce fly as we whip up some delightful Italian Turkey Meatballs & Sauce with Zoodles! This recipe is not just for the foodie in you but also for the fun-lover who knows how to swing a ladle. So grab your apron, it’s about to get saucy!
Italian Turkey Meatballs & Sauce with Zoodles
Imagine the aroma of fresh herbs mingling in the air while you chop, mix, and swirl away in the kitchen. You’re about to look like a culinary genius without even breaking a sweat. Let’s get this meatball party started!
Ingredients
Gather these treasures from your pantry and fridge:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 medium zucchini (for the zoodles)
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients laid out like contestants in a cooking show, let’s get to the fun part—cooking!
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is where the magic happens!
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix it all together until well combined. Don’t be shy—get your hands in there! It’s like a turkey hug.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls. Place them on the baking sheet, and pop them into the oven for about 20 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and golden brown.
- While those meatballs are rolling around in the oven, grab your zucchini and spiralize it into zoodles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, a vegetable peeler can do the trick. It’s time to get zoodle-tastic!
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the zoodles and sauté them for about 3-5 minutes until they’re just tender. You don’t want them turning into mush, so keep an eye on them!
- Once the meatballs are ready, add them to your favorite marinara sauce and let them mingle for a minute over low heat.
- To serve, place zoodles on a plate and top them with the turkey meatballs and sauce. Feel free to throw on some extra Parmesan and parsley for good measure!
There you have it—a dish that’s not only delicious but also delightfully fun to prepare. Gather your friends, family, or even that neighbor who always seems too curious about your cooking, and dig into this feast. Buon appetito!