Turkey Meatballs with Brown Rice Spaghetti in 

Fresh Marinara Sauce

Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:
Organic ground turkey meat
1T fresh basil chopped
2T fresh parsley chopped
1 clove of garlic finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese (Daiya cheese if you prefer)
1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (I use ground Ezekiel bread)
salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together until everything is incorporated.
Form into small balls.
Add to marinara sauce when ready.

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:
2 cans organic peeled tomatoes
2-3T fresh basil chopped
2T fresh parsley
pinch of crushed red pepper
salt to taste
extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
304 cloves of garlic chopped

Warm olive oil in sauce pan. Add crushed red pepper until oil gets hot.
Add chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Blend tomatoes in a blender until smooth.
Add tomatoes to oil mixture.
Cook on medium for about 20 minutes until the sauce comes to a light boil.
Turn heat down and add basil, parsley and salt.

Add raw meatballs when ready and cook for at least 20 minutes. Put on low/simmer after meatballs are cooked until pasta is ready.

Cook pasta according to directions, then add sauce and meatballs! Garnish with fresh basil.