Zucchini Noodles with Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

For the zucchini

• 5 medium zucchini
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

For the meatballs

• 2 lbs (908 g) ground turkey
• ½ cup (120 ml) breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion grated, with juice
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) pepper
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

For the Marinara Sauce

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 27-ounce can (796 ml) diced tomatoes
• 5-ounce can (156 ml) tomato paste
• ½ grated onion
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) pepper
• Fresh grated parmesan, for garnish

Method:

For the zucchini

1. Spiralize or peel zucchinis into ribbons. Toss zucchini with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zoodles. Cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove from heat.

For the meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C).
2. Add ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated onion with juice, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes to a large bowl, and stir to combine thoroughly. Using your hands, roll turkey mixture into 2- to 2 ½-inch (5 to 6 cm) diameter balls. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip and place skillet in oven. Cook for 15-18 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Serve with Marinara Sauce over the Zoodles  

For the Marinara Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Add diced tomatoes in liquid, tomato paste, onion, garlic, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Cook, stirring periodically for 20-25 minutes.

• Serve with Jumbo Turkey Meatballs (see recipe) and Zoodles (see recipe), and top with freshly grated parmesan.