spaghetti-meatball surprise
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The surprise is the cheese in the center. And it's soooo good!!
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1-1/2 pound ground turkey breast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 - 24oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 pound spaghetti
- - grated parmesan cheese for topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
How To Make spaghetti-meatball surprise
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Step 1In bowl, combine bread and milk, let stand for 5 mins. In another bowl, mix ground turkey, bread mix, eggs and 1/4 cup pesto. Shape into 16 meatballs. Use a finger to make a small hole in center of each meatball. Press a cube of mozzarella cheese into each hole. Shape meat around cheese, press to seal. Cook spaghetti as directed, drain, keep warm. In medium pot, add oil. Add meatballs, cook over med-high heat 5-6 min, drain. Return meatballs to pot. Add marinara sauce,and remaining pesto. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 30 min. Serve over warmed spaghetti. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese and parsley.
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