A warm, homemade plate of spaghetti and meatballs is perhaps one of the most classic examples of comfort food possible. For those of us looking to cut carbs, reduce fat, or increase protein intake, however, the traditional recipe can often leave much to be desired. Because of this, we’ve developed our ground turkey meatball recipe to include lean protein sources and minimal ingredients to give you all of the comfort with none of the complications.
With only a handful of ingredients, these healthy, baked turkey meatballs come together in about 20 minutes of cook time. While they’re baking, our recipe will guide you through preparing your spiralized zucchini “pasta”. For the uninitiated among you, this gluten-free, vitamin-packed alternative to traditional pasta will soon become one of your go-to tricks for easy meal prep. Even for those who may be hesitant about zucchini, this preparation uses loads of garlic, a dash of spicy red pepper flakes, and plenty of seasoning to create a nutritious, delicious combination.
Perfect for low-carb meal planning, a cheap lunch, or healthy family meals, our turkey meatballs with garlic zucchini noodles are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.