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Turkey and Beef Meatballs With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

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Turkey and Beef Meatballs With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 ºF.
  2. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions.  Drain.
  4. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the turkey and beef meatballs in separate bowls, and mix well.  Measure 1½ tablespoons of turkey mixture and roll in hand to form a ball; then place the meatball on a nonstick baking sheet.  Repeat, and follow same instruction for beef mixture, until eight turkey and eight beef meatballs are made.
  5. Bake meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet for 10 minutes (to a minimal internal temperature of 165 °F).
  6. Warm sauce, if necessary.
  7. Serve four meatballs, ¾ cup hot pasta, ½ cup sauce, 1 teaspoon cheese, and a pinch of basil per portion.
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