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Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Ball fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ cup tomato puree
  • ¼ cup oats
  • ½ Onion
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil

Spaghetti Sauce

  • ½ Green bell pepper
  • ½ Onion
  • 1-2 Cloves of garlic
  • 32 oz Tomato puree
  • ¼ cup red wine optional
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Package spaghetti noodles I use gluten-free

Instructions

Meatball Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, basil, and cut mozzarella into ½ inch cubes.

  2. Place ground turkey in a medium to large bowl.

  3. Add egg, tomato puree, oats, onion, and spices to the turkey.

  4. Mix all ingredients together with hands.

  5. Heat oil on a non stick frying pan.

  6. Roll meat mixture into balls, insert mozzarella.

  7. Brown on all sides, then place in baking dish. (Begin spaghetti sauce now)

  8. Bake meatballs in a baking dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. 

Spaghetti Sauce Instructions

  1. Puree bell pepper, onion and garlic in a blender (you can also use a hand mixer).

  2. Reduce the puree in a medium pot on the stove on medium heat.

  3. Add tomato puree, wine and spices to the pot.

  4. Cook on a low boil 15 minutes until well combined.

  5. Boil noodles.

  6. Serve noodles with meatballs and sauce on top.