Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

If you have any pasta left overs and links of sweet Italian sausage, try this recipe to provide a quick start to Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs. This kid-friendly meal is ready in 20 minutes.


Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine
• 3 (4-ounce) links sweet Italian turkey sausage
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups sliced onions
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
• 1/2 ounce pecorino cheese, grated (about 2 tablespoons packed)
• 8 basil leaves, torn (optional)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2.  Remove casing from sausages.
3. Shape sausages into 12 (1-inch) balls.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
6. Add meatballs to pan; cook 7 minutes, browning on all sides.
7. Remove the meatballs from pan.
8. Add onions, red pepper, and garlic to pan; sauté for 2 minutes.
9. Return meatballs and add marinara sauce to pan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
10. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes or until meatballs are done.
11. Add pasta to sauce mixture; toss well.
12. Sprinkle with cheese (and basil if you want to).