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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Spaghetti And Turkey Meatballs In Merlot Marinara

Spaghetti And Turkey Meatballs In Merlot Marinara
Looking For A Change From The Traditional?
Difficulty: Easy


Ingredients
4 cups marinara sauce
1 cup Merlot Wine
1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey (dark meat)
1/2 lb. ground turkey Italian sausage (bulk)
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
salt
pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 box dried thin spaghetti (cooked according to directions)
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

 
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F.  In a large pot on low heat, add marinara and Merlot and simmer for at least one hour to reduce sauce.  While the sauce is simmering, In a large mixing bowl; add the ground turkey, turkey sausage, bread crumbs, olive oil, onions, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, parmesan cheese.  Mix thoroughly and shape into meatballs.  Place meatballs on baking sheet and place in oven for 30 minutes.  Place half cooked meatballs into the marinara sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes.  In a large pasta serving bowl, add the cooked pasta and pour the marinara sauce and meatballs over the cooked spaghetti and toss gently until pasta is coated, add fresh grated parmesan cheese on top.
Serves 6

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