Turkey Meatballs Over Zucchini Noodles

Name: Turkey Meatballs Over Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey; 1/4 c. seasoned dry breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 c.), plus more for serving; 2 garlic cloves, chopped, divided; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 (25-oz.) jar marinara sauce; 4 medium zucchini, cut into noodles with a spiralizer or julienne peeler; 4 oz. Provolone cheese, grated (about 1 c.)

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 3, 2016

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Turkey Meatballs Over Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Becky Luigart-Stayner, Food Styling By: Marian Cooper Cairns and Lindsey Fine Lower

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Lighten up spaghetti night with lean turkey meat and fresh "zoodles."

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Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
1/4 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 c.), plus more for serving
2 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (25-oz.) jar marinara sauce
4 medium zucchini, cut into noodles with a spiralizer or julienne peeler
4 oz. Provolone cheese, grated (about 1 c.)

Directions

1. Step 1Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, Parmesan, 1 garlic clove, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 12 (1 1/2" to 2") meatballs.
2. Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently stir in marinara. Simmer, turning meatballs occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thickened, 14 to 16 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and remaining garlic and cook until just tender and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Heat broiler to high with rack in the top position. Sprinkle provolone over meatballs. Broil until cheese is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Step 5Serve meatballs over noodles topped with Parmesan.