In addition to being packed with meaty flavor, turkey is a healthy alternative to beef, rendering this a great dinner option for the whole family; to really save on fat and calories, stick to lean ground turkey. Pair this dish with a green salad and red wine, then finish off the meal with bowls of your favorite ice cream.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings (can be doubled)

　　2 cups favorite chunky tomato pasta sauce

　　1/2 pound ground turkey

　　3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs made from crustless Italian bread

　　2 3/4 tablespoons favorite pesto

　　1 large egg white

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　8 ounces spaghetti

　　

Step 1

Spread 1 cup of pasta sauce over the bottom of a heavy medium skillet. Mix the turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, egg white, and salt in a medium bowl. Using moistened hands, form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce over and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain pasta; divide between bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce.

　　The Epicurious Cookbook