30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs
Dinner's ready in only 30 with this quick and classic spaghetti and meatballs, but the sauce is so flavorful you'll think it's been simmering for hours!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- MEATBALLS:
- 3 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- SAUCE:
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cans 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1 lb spaghetti pasta cooked according to package instructions
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients until evenly incorporated. Roll meat mixture into 1-in balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs at 375F 20-25 minutes or until meat registers done. Remove from oven and set aside.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender and fragrant. Pour sauce into pan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste, basil, and cooked meatballs.
- Serve sauce over cooked pasta and sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.