Pasta con Polpette

Pasta con Polpette is a hearty Italian dish featuring flavorful meatballs served over al dente pasta, creating a comforting meal that's both satisfying and nourishing. This high-protein variation ensures you enjoy a delicious, protein-packed dinner that doesn't compromise on taste.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat spaghetti - 160 grams
• Ground turkey - 300 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Breadcrumbs - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Canned diced tomatoes - 400 grams
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined.
2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the canned diced tomatoes. Stir in dried oregano, and bring to a simmer.
5. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.
6. While the meatballs are simmering, cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
7. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti, garnished with extra parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in fiber from whole wheat pasta for better digestion.

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