Spaghetti and Meatballs

1 to 1 ½ lbs ground turkey
2 egg whites
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup water
½ onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (or buy the jarred garlic see directions for equivalent)
¼ cup fresh parley, minced
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp ground black pepper
Choice of spaghetti sauce
About 12 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles
¼ cup parmesan cheese

Meatballs: Preheat over broiler (or use a toaster oven, or cook at about 450 degrees in oven)
In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, breadcrumbs, water, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and black pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly and then shape into 1 ½ inch diameter meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides.

In a large saucepan, combine pasta sauce and cooked meatballs. Simmer over low heat until warmed thoroughly, about 20 minutes.

While the pasta sauce is simmering, prepare spaghetti according to its package directions.

Place a portion of spaghetti on each place, cover with a portion of meatballs and pasta sauce, then top with parmesan cheese!

Servings: 6 make some breadsticks to go with it and serve it with a salad!

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