Mexican-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Mexican-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs - A spicy twist on a classic dish
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican-style chili Powder
1 teaspoon guajillo chile powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion , finely chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
1/2 Anaheim ( New Mexico ) chile pepper , seeded and minced
2 tostada shells , crushed into fine crumbs
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 package spaghetti
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 onion , diced
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce , finely chopped
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
464
Sugar
9g
Fat
17g
Spaghetti and Meatballs is an Italian classic that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe takes that classic dish and gives it a spicy twist by adding Mexican-inspired flavors. The meatballs are made with lean turkey and spiced with chili powders and Parmesan cheese while the spaghetti is dressed in a flavorful tomato and chipotle sauce. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a little kick to their classic spaghetti and meatball recipe.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, Mexican-style chili powder, guajillo chile powder, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and egg.
2.Add in crushed tostada shells, bread crumbs, chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, and Anaheim chile pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.Form mixture into meatballs, and set aside.
4.Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
5.In a separate pot, sauté diced onion and chipotle chile in adobo sauce in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
6.Add in canned diced tomatoes and spaghetti sauce. Stir until well combined.
7.Season sauce with taco seasoning mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
8.Add meatballs to the sauce and continue simmering until meatballs are cooked through.
9.Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.

PROS

This dish has a spicy and bold flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

The meatballs are made with lean ground turkey and are a healthy alternative to traditional beef meatballs.

This recipe is a fun and easy way to add some Mexican flair to your classic spaghetti and meatball recipe.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for those who do not like heat.

The multiple steps and ingredients may make this dish challenging for beginner cooks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein from the lean ground turkey.
The spices used in this recipe such as chili powder and chipotle chile have been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

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