Zucchini Noodles & Turkey Meatballs
Zucchini Noodles & Turkey Meatballs is a delightful and healthy dish that combines tender spiralized zucchini with savory turkey meatballs, all immersed in a rich tomato sauce. This low-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta is bursting with flavor and can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s a wholesome meal that satisfies both taste and nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spiralize the zucchinis and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, Parmesan, basil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat crushed tomatoes in a saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and pepper and let simmer.
- Once meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve over zucchini noodles with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg