'Spaghetti' and Turkey-balls

So last night, I mad a delicious 'spaghetti' and turkey-ball meal. I made a basic marinara sauce (most are gluten and dairy free regardless so that was an easy task), and some healthy turkey-balls. You can use whatever meat you want for the recipe, all will work well :)  It took approximately 30 minutes to get everything prepared and ready, but it was worth it! I used spaghetti squash for my 'spaghetti' but a rice noodle would work just fine as well. In the meatball, I used almond flour to act as a binder along with the egg. It wasn't too dry and I am quite proud of my recipe. Looks great, tastes great thankyouverymuch ;)

The marinara sauce in full simmer 

turkey-balls in the oven...looking good!

Mmmmm...finished product. So worth the wait! 

Tara’s ‘Spaghetti’ and turkey-balls:

Meatballs:

1                            onion, finely chopped
1/1lb                      organic,  ground

1 tsp                      garlic powder
1 egg                     whisked

2 tbsp                    almond flour/meal (heaping!)

1 tsp each            Salt and Pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, combine ingredients. Once combined, roll into 1 ½ inch balls. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Place in oven 20-25 minutes or until cooked and browned. Turning once while cooking.

Marinara Sauce:

1                            onion, finely chopped

2 cloves                garlic, minced (or use a garlic press)

4                            white mushrooms, sliced

½                           red pepper, chopped

2 cans                   diced tomatoes

1 tbsp                   oregano, freshly chopped

2-3 tbsp                parsley, freshly chopped

Sea salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp                   Olive oil

Sautee onion, garlic and mushrooms, on low-medium heat, until onions are transparent. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low with lid on pot for approximately 20 minutes. If too ‘watery’ reduce further, or drain some of the liquid out.  Add meatballs for a few minutes at the end.

‘Spaghetti’:

1                      spaghetti squash (halved, seeded and either boiled or baked until soft and           ‘noodles’ separate)

*you can also serve rice noodles in lieu of spaghetti squash*

This recipe is delicious and filling! Serves 4

Today and yesterday for the most part have been full of left-overs, granola cereal (with bananas) and some apples with almond butter and some carrot sticks for snacking. I think I shall attempt a babaganoush and some crackers (not my own recipe, unless I see a need to change something...which I likely will, cuz that's how I roll ;), some treats, because I CRAVE treats! and I'll see what else I might be feeling...if it's good, I will share it :)


I am officially down 4lbs in 7days, so not really a healthy loss. I will be keeping an eye on that in case it is something more serious than a diet change. I can't imagine that as I remain guilty of snacking on Cadbury mini eggs and the odd coffee with half hot chocolate. Don't get me wrong...I really want to lose the 20-30lbs that crept up on me, just in a moderate, healthy way :) Losing weight too quickly usually results in muscle loss and I don't want any part of THAT!


Enjoy the spaghetti...soooo delicious!