Makes 4 servings.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 25 minutes
6 oz baby spinach, divided
1 lb ground turkey
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 C seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 C ketchup
1 t dried basil, crushed
1/2 t dried oregano, crushed
1/2 t salt
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
26 oz jar marinara sauce
12 oz dry spaghetti, cooked and drained
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Chop 1 C spinach and combine in large bowl with ground turkey, green onions, bread crumbs, ketchup, basil, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper, mixing well. Shape firmly into 12 (1 1/2″) balls. Roll each in Parmesan cheese. Place in 9 x 13″ baking dish, sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through, turning once or twice.
Combine remaining spinach and marinara sauce in large skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted and sauce is heated through.
Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti on 4 serving plates and top each with 3 turkey meatballs.
