Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I’ve never posted a recipe for (zucchini) spaghetti and...

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I’ve never posted a recipe for (zucchini) spaghetti and meatballs. Once, I posted a Turkey Feta Meatballs with Kale Pesto, but I’m talking about the classic tomato sauce spaghetti and meatballs.

When I first started writing material for Inspiralized, I was bragging, “Oh – the spiralizer is wonderful – spaghetti and meatballs are now low-carb and diet-friendly!” But look at me- six months into it and I’m posting my first true recipe for an ‘ole bowl of spaghetti & meatballs!

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

I chose turkey meatballs, because I personally like the taste better AND they’re leaner than meaty meatballs. Ha, meaty! Oh man, with jokes like that, Monday’s going to be rough.

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

I also added a twist to the sauce by using Muir Glen‘s fire roasted canned tomatoes for a more robust flavor. The fire roasted tomatoes add a kick in each bite, adding another dimension of flavor that you wouldn’t normally get with typical diced tomatoes.

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

The turkey meatballs are nothing fancy – just absolutely delicious! Everything works magically here: the slight crunchiness of the zucchini noodles, the moistness and parsley flavors in the turkey meatballs and the warm fire roasted tomato sauce.

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Don’t make the widely popular mistake and starve yourself to reach your New Year’s Resolution goals. There’s no need for that! With Inspiralized dishes, we’re eating big satisfying bowls of pasta and noodles – without the heavy calories and carbs.

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Guess how many calories per serving (noodles with 3 meatballs)!

Oh, come on – just guess!

Okay, I’ll tell you: about 235. 235 calories!

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

So there you have it: a classic spaghetti and meatballs…. Inspiralized!

Disclaimer: Although Muir Glen provided complimentary products for this recipe, all opinions are my own.

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • For the meatballs:
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1/2-3/4 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • cooking spray
  • For the rest:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 14 oz can Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes
  • 4-5 medium zucchinis Blade C

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, add in the olive oil. Once the oil heats, add in the garlic. Let garlic cook for 30 seconds and add in the red pepper flakes and onions. Let cook for 2 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Add in the fire roasted tomatoes and crush with a potato masher or back of a fork. Season with pepper and oregano.
  • Cook the sauce until it is reduced fully and no moisture remains, about 10 minutes. Once reduced, add in the zucchini noodles and toss until noodles soften and sauce becomes the proper consistency, about 3 minutes.
  • While the sauce is reducing, place all of your ingredients for the meatballs into a bowl and mix together. Using your hands, mold into slightly larger than golfball sized meatballs. Arrange on a baking tray that's lightly coated in cooking spray. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the meatballs over after 5 minutes.
  • Plate the noodles onto a plate or bowl and top with 3 meatballs! Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes about 8-9 meatballs.

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Fire Roasted Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

 

with love, Ali

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  • This looks delicious! What kind of machine do you recommend for slicing the Zucchini and other veggies? Thanks. melissa
  • Hi Ali, thank you, this looks great! The tomatoes are not on the recipe list, is that a 28oz can, can't tell from the picture?
  • Looks absolutely delicious
  • Hi Ali, Thanks again for the awesome post. I did a similar recipe inspired by your instagram photo the other day and it worked out great, even without the fire-roasted canned tomatoes. I just wanted to request something. I love when you do the picture step by step explanation of your recipes, I know it is more work for you, but for me personally it is one of the reason I love your blog. I am a very visual person and watching the step by step is easier to follow the process. Thanks again for your inspiralization!
    • Thanks for the sweet comment, Reema - I'll try to do that as much as I can! What great feedback!
  • Looks delicious! How many cans of the fire-roasted tomatoes, just 1? And is it the 15 oz or 28 oz can? I didn't see it listed in the ingredients, and just wanted to be sure. Can't wait to make it tomm night! Thanks!! :)
  • How many cans of the tomatoes does the recipe call for?
  • I am having SO much fun with my Spiralizer! Zucchini noodles are absolutely my new favorite! I have been contemplating a great cream alfredo sauce with the zucchini noodles. Have you ever tried them that way? Your turkey meatball recipe looks amazing!
    • Melanie - I'm so glad you like your spiralizer! I haven't done a true creamy alfredo sauce, but I have done some vegan ones: http://www.inspiralized.com/2013/06/28/battle-alfredo-cashew-vs-cauliflower/ - hope that helps!
  • Sometimes it's the most obvious things that seem to be last on our mind...but I"m so glad you got around to spaghetti and meatball-ing it!! I'm going to have to try this with my fave veggie balls!!
  • This looks simply delicious I can't wait to try it!
  • I love this recipe! I recently found your blog and immediately ordered my spiralizer. I am enjoying it so much. zucchini noodles and sauce and spiralized beet salad are my favorites so far. Thanks for all the inspiration!
  • tried the spiralizer for the first time today, even though i bought it about 6 months ago. What was i thinking?? Your recipe for the spaghetti and meatballs was spot on and a certain teenager scarfed it up and commented that he liked the noodles a little crunchier! hah! Thanks so much for this blog!
  • Just got my spiralizer this week, and tried this as my first recipe. This is DELICIOUS!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing all of these wonderful recipes! I can't wait to try another one :)
  • I love your website - just got my spiralizer and this is the first recipe I tried! I used lean ground beef instead of turkey, and it was so delicious! Next time I make this I'll probably make the meatballs first and pop them in the oven, then start the sauce.
  • Hi Allie, When I spiralized my zucchini I got mostly very short C shaped cuts and not as many long spaghetti-like strands as I expected. What did I do wrong?
  • Was in the mood for meatballs so I searched through old recipes until I found one. It was fantastic! My husband who was admittedly skeptical of the zucchini noodles loved it! Thanks for great recipes!
  • this recipe is delicious, thanks for sharing. I'm always looking for new recipes to try :-) Simon
  • This is one of my go-to recipes! I love it everytime I make it but moreso today because I received my Inspiralizer. I finally didn't have a problem with watery zucchini noodles because of it. I love your recipes and product! Thank you.
  • Hello, can you please inform me of the nutrition beyond calories on this recipe? I do weight watchers and this recipe looks great.. I am interested in carbs, fat, protein, and fiber....thanks!
  • Hi Ali, Thanks again for the awesome post. I did a similar recipe inspired by your instagram photo the other day and it worked out great, even without the fire-roasted canned tomatoes. I just wanted to request something. I love when you do the picture step by step explanation of your recipes, I know it is more work for you, but for me personally it is one of the reason I love your blog. I am a very visual person and watching the step by step is easier to follow the process. Thanks again for your inspiralization!
  • When I have the rare chance to eat pizza for breakfast (we never ever have leftovers), it’s usually cold and I’m standing up against my kitchen counter staring off into space in my pajamas. Now there’s a way for me to eat legitimate pizza for breakfast. It’s got bacon & eggs on it! That’s totally breakfasty, right? Top it off with a little bit of lemon dressed arugula to cut the fat and you’re ready to start the day right. Pizza for breakfast is a real thing!