Spaghetti Sauce With Turkey Meatballs
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup onion -- chopped
2 teaspoons italian seasoning -- crushed
1 cup green pepper -- coarsely
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup carrot -- coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup celery -- sliced
12 ounces spaghetti or mostaccioli
32 ounces tomatoes -- cut up
6 ounces tomato paste -- (2/3 cup)
---TURKEY MEATBALLS---
1 large egg -- beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs -- fine
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
 

Preparation:

For Sauce: Cook onion, green pepper, carrot, and celery in a covered 4 1/2qt dutch oven in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes or till tender. Drain. Stir in undrained canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add meatballs; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. If necessary, uncover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more or to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot cooked pasta. For Meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, except the turkey. Mix well and add the ground turkey; mix well. With wet hands, shape meat into 24 - 1 inch balls. Spray a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place meatballs in prepared pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or till no pink remains; drain.