Low Fat Smokey Barbeque Turkey Spaghetti & Meatballs

Low Fat Smokey Barbeque Turkey Spaghetti & Meatballs
Low Fat Smokey Barbeque Turkey Spaghetti & Meatballs

With the March winds picking up outside, barbeque season still seems a long way off but a few nights ago we enjoyed some of those familiar summer flavors in  this healthy version of spaghetti and meatballs. We used a couple of our favorite smokey spices, smoked paprika and chipotle powder, in both the meatballs and the sauce. the result was utterly delicious and a meal we are sure to enjoy many more times to come.

Originally published on March 22, 2012.
Serves 4

Soak together:

3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup buttermilk

Add

1 1/2 pound ground lean turkey
1 small beaten egg
1 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp chipotle powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Form into 2 inch balls and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Sauce:

Saute

3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic

Add:

2 cups diced plum tomatoes
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp ground thyme
3 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chipotle powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Simmer together until the tomatoes soften and the sauce begins to thicken, then add:
3 cup plain tomato sauce
the baked turkey meatballs

Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes and serve on spaghetti or your favorite pasta.
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