Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash

Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash served on a white plate

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Also note: While I am a certified nutrition coach, I am not a medical doctor. Information here is not intended to be a replacement for the advice you should seek from your doctor.

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.

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!


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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

Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash served on a white plate

Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash

Caitlin Havener
These Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorites! It is healthy, soooo delicious, and a bit fancy. This recipe is gluten free too! Perfect for enjoying dinner after a long day, or a great dish to serve up on date night.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Heat a little olive oil in a large pan.
  • Meanwhile, mix pesto into creamy sauce in a medium-large bowl.
  • Add meatballs to pan and brown a little on a couple of sides.
  • Turn the pan down to low and add sauce.
  • Simmer 5 minutes stirring consistently (continue with low heat to avoid coagulating yogurt).
  • Serve over spaghetti squash with 3-4 meatballs.
  • Garnish with freshly grated parmesan (no more than a half-ounce) or nutritional yeast flakes.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
153
mg
51
%
Sodium
 
230
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
358
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
29
g
32
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword healthy dinner, healthy meal, pesto sauce, spaghetti squash, turkey meatballs
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