Turkey Meatballs

For the meatballs:

Olive-oil cooking spray

1 slice whole-wheat bread

1 small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley (I used dried)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

4 garlic cloves

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp paprika

1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey

1 large egg

For the sauce: (Also can use jar sauce; or even just olive oil on the noodles without the sauce)

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

2 Tbl balsamic vinegar

Pinch Salt

1 lb fresh or dried spaghetti or fettucine

Preheat over to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with spray. In a food processor, combine bread, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, and paprika. Pulse for several seconds or until the bread and parsley resembles fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.

Add the ground turkey and egg and mix until well-combined. Form mixture into 1 inch balls and arrange evenly spaced on prepared baking sheet. Spritz the meatballs with cooking spray. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce or warm up jar sauce.

Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Once the meatballs are finished, add to sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

While the meatballs simmer, cook pasta. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Top with sauce and meatballs!

Makes 4 to 6 servings.