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Low Fat Smoky Barbecue Turkey Spaghetti and Meatballs
Low Fat Smoky Barbecue Turkey Spaghetti and Meatballs - a reminder of summer barbecue flavours at any time of year.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
For the meatballs
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3/4
cup
bread crumbs
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1/4
cup
buttermilk
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1 1/2
pound
ground lean turkey
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1
small beaten egg
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1
tsp
ground thyme
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1
tsp
chipotle powder
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2
tsp
smoked paprika
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2
cloves
minced garlic
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1/2
tsp
ground black pepper
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1/2
tsp
salt
For the Sauce
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3
tbsp
olive oil
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3
cloves
minced garlic
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2
cups
diced plum tomatoes
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2
tbsp
molasses
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1
tsp
ground thyme
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3
tbsp
chopped fresh oregano
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1
tsp
smoked paprika
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1
tsp
chipotle powder
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1/2
tsp
ground black pepper
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1/2
tsp
salt
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3
cup
plain tomato sauce
To prepare the meatballs
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Soak together the breadcrumbs and buttermilk for just a few minutes.
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Add the ground turkey, egg, thyme, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic, pepper and salt.
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Form into 2 inch balls and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.
To prepare the sauce
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Saute the garlic in the olive oil over medium low heat for only 30-60 seconds to soften it but don't let it brown.
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Add the plum tomatoes, molasses, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, pepper and salt.
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Simmer together until the tomatoes soften and the sauce begins to thicken, then add the tomato sauce and the cooked turkey meatballs.
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Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes and serve on spaghetti or your favorite pasta.