Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash
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.
Ingredients
- 18 Turkey Meatballs 1/3 of this recipe
- Creamy Sauce
- ½ cup Pesto sauce
- 3 Roasted spaghetti squash halved
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 ounces Parmesan fresh grated
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.
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