Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Turkey and Italian Sausage Meatballs

 Lately, I've been looking for some easy meals that my kids will eat...they are THAT picky. I'm not the mom who will cater to them; they're going to eat what I put in front of them or they don't, but I'm not cooking any more than what I do. I may be mean, but I am not a short-order cook. Anyhoo, I found this recipe on A Wicked Whisk and oh my goodness, it was fabulous. Of course I made changes to it. I was originally going to follow the directions but I couldn't find ground chicken and I had this package of Italian sausage sitting around; I figured why the heck not? So good, makes a lot, and reheats well.

Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Turkey and Italian Sausage Meatballs

(adapted from 'A Wicked Whisk)

Servings: 6-8                Prep Time: approx. 30 mins.                  Cook Time: 35-45 mins.




Ingredients:

Note* when I say "chop” garlic, I mean I used a chopper.

Meatballs

·       1 lb. ground turkey

·       1 lb. mild Italian sausage *

·       2 eggs

·       approx. ¼ cup of milk *

·       around 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs

·       1 tsp. salt

·       2 Tbsp. dried parsley

·       1 Tbsp. garlic powder

·       ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

·       1 Tbsp. onion powder

·       1 tsp. black pepper

·       1 cup pecorino romano cheese

Spaghetti

·       1 lb. spaghetti noodles

·       2 Tbsp. olive oil

·       10 Tbsp. butter

·       1 small head of garlic; chopped.

·       1 ½ tsp. crushed red pepper

·       1 cup parmesan cheese *

·       2 Tbsp. dried parsley

·       1 Tbsp. lemon juice

** Notes **

*1. I’m sure turkey or chicken Italian sausage would work.

*2. I eyeball everything, so I am guessing here.

*3. looks like a lot, but it’s a lot of pasta and this is the sauce.

*4. I used regular ol’ Kraft in a can (take away my Italian girl status here).

Directions:

1.     Pre-heat oven to 400⸰, use a large sheet pan and cover with either parchment paper or tin foil, and spray with cooking spray.

2.     Throw all of the meatball ingredients into a large bowl. Mix with the best tool you have (aka, your hands; seriously, just mush it all together). Roll into about 1-inch meatballs and place on pan. I got a bunch on one pan; space about ½ inch apart (they will shrink). Cook for around 30-45 mins., depending on how crispy you like your meatballs.

3.     While those cook, put water in a large pot and set to boil. Add salt to the water and boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain.

4.     In a small pot, add olive oil and 2 Tbsp. of the butter along with the garlic and red pepper. Cook on medium until fragrant; making sure not to burn the garlic. Turn down to med-low and add rest of butter.

5.     Once melted, add into pot with spaghetti, add parmesan, parsley, lemon juice and toss. Add meatballs and toss those in too.

6.     Eat! So good AND my picky kids ate it too.

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Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Turkey and Italian Sausage Meatballs

 L ately, I've been looking for some easy meals that my kids will eat...they are THAT picky. I'm not the mom who will cater to them;...