Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs - Family Faves Meal Solution #2

Another delicious meal . . . I reduced the amount of Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix as it is a little spicy and my husband does not do spicy.  I used a stuffing mix for the bread crumbs.


Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
1/2 c plain panko bread crumbs
1/4 c Garden Guacamole Starter
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
1 8 oz pkg mozzarella cheese block, cut into 20-24 chunks
12 ozs spaghetti
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
3-4 Tbsp Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix

Instructions:

1.  Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.  In large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; salt and pepper as desired.  Form about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture around each cheese cube, creating 20-24 meatballs.

2.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Place meatballs on baking sheet.  Bake 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature of turkey reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read food thermometer (some cheese may ooze out onto baking sheet).

3. Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain.  In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine crushed tomatoes and Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix.  Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.  Makes 6 servings.  Serve with a green salad.

Make Ahead & Freeze:  Prepare step 1 and 3.  Place meatballs between layers of wax paper in a gallon freezer bag.  Toss cooked spaghetti with 1 tablespoon oil and place in a quart freezer bag.  Place sauce in a quart freezer bag.  Place spaghetti and sauce bags in a gallon freezer bag.  Seal all bags well, label and freeze.  Thaw completely.  Continue with step 2, adding spaghetti to sauce to reheat.