A warm and hearty winter salad featuring Spaghetti & Meatballs that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs, made from ground turkey and ricotta, can be prepared in advance and warmed in a slow cooker. This recipe offers a delightful twist to traditional spaghetti night and is sure to be a hit with the entire family.
1: Preheat oven to 400°F.
2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3: In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, eggs, diced onion (sautéed and cooled), ricotta, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
4: Using an ice cream scooper (approx 4 Tbsp), scoop the turkey mixture and roll it into a ball.
5: Place meatballs on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
6: Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker on warm with marinara until ready to serve.
7: Toss organic baby arugula with garlic expressions dressing and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
8: Top with cooked spaghetti noodles, dollops of marinara, and warm meatballs.
9: Add more parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!
