Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Turkey meatballs with zucchini noodles (zoodles) give you all the comfort of pasta night for a fraction of the calories. Ground turkey is leaner than beef, and zucchini noodles replace traditional pasta, saving you 200+ calories per serving while adding extra vegetables.

Ingredients

• 120g lean ground turkey
• 2 cups zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 1 egg (for binding)
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes (or marinara sauce)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper

Instructions

1. Make the meatballs: Mix ground turkey, egg, garlic, and seasonings. Form into 6-8 small meatballs.

2. Cook the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pan, brown meatballs on all sides, then cover and cook through (8-10 minutes).

3. Make the sauce: In the same pan, add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Prepare zoodles: Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Lightly sauté for 2 minutes (don’t overcook!).

5. Serve: Zoodles topped with meatballs and marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	380 kcal
Protein	36g
Carbs	18g
Fat	18g
Fiber	4g

Tips

• No spiralizer? Use a vegetable peeler to make wide zucchini ribbons.
• Meal prep: Make a big batch of meatballs and freeze them.
• Add cheese: Top with 1 tbsp parmesan for only 22 calories.