Italian Turkey Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds, crushed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 (16-oz) pkg zucchini noodles

Instructions

  1. Combine turkey, oregano, fennel, salt, pepper, and garlic; mix just until blended. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  2. Cook meatballs, in batches if necessary, in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker.
  3. Add onion to skillet, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add onion, tomatoes, and basil to cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours.
  4. Cook zucchini in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or just until thoroughly heated.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
348
348
Fat (g) 18 18
Sat. Fat (g) 4 4
Protein (g) 33 33
Carb (g) 16 16
Fiber (g) 5 5
Sodium (mg) 563 563

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