Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash

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This Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorites!

It is incredibly healthy, delicious, and even a bit fancy. Perfect for dinner after a long day, or even for a date night. Moreover, this dish is gluten-free too!

This is not all! My Turkey Meatballs are also ideal for meal prep. Indeed, if you follow my quantities you will obtain around 18 meatballs. These are more than enough leftovers for your week’s lunches.

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Plus, this recipe is part of my Winter Meal Prep series. If you’ve been following it, you will already have the Turkey Meatballs, Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Creamy Sauce, and Pesto Sauce in your fridge. This means that you don’t need to make another trip to the grocery store in order to cook it!

Let’s now see the other steps and tips for making this tasty meal!

Ingredient Selection Tips

Olive Oil

I always choose extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil. For maximum quality, make sure you choose olive oil in a dark glass bottle. Greek and Spanish are my favorites, but keep in mind that everyone has different taste preferences.

Parmesan Cheese

Try to find original Italian Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated is always the best option. If you’re limiting your dairy consumption you can always opt for nutritional yeast flakes in replacement.

Noteworthy Health Benefits

Turkey

Ground turkey is a highly nutritious food. It is loaded with protein, vitamins B3, B6, B12, selenium, sodium, phosphorus, and zinc.

Here are some of its health benefits:

Eating turkey can lower the risk of cancer
It may help in diabetes management
May lower bad cholesterol
It protects from cognitive decline

Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and fiber. It is also rich in antioxidants.

Here are some of its health benefits for us:

It can fight free radicals and protect us from some diseases
Promotes digestive health because of the high fiber content
Supports weight loss
It is good for dental health