Mexican-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs

Mexican-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    72

A vibrant fusion of Italian comfort and Mexican zest! Imagine classic spaghetti and meatballs infused with the bold flavors of the Southwest. Lean turkey meatballs, seasoned with chili powders and a hint of chipotle, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. A delightful twist on a familiar favorite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    84 g
  • Cholesterol
    94 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    1041 mg
  • Sugar
    15 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, Mexican chili powder, guajillo chile powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Add egg, olive oil, chopped onion, jalapeño pepper, and Anaheim pepper. Mix well with your hands. Add tostada crumbs and bread crumbs; mix to incorporate. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 40 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through.

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Recipe View While meatballs bake, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, about 12 minutes, until al dente. Drain well.

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05 Step

Recipe View While spaghetti cooks, combine diced tomatoes, diced onion, chipotle chile, spaghetti sauce, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until onion is tender.

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Recipe View Add baked meatballs to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

For extra flavor, bloom the chili powders in a little olive oil before adding them to the meatball mixture.
If you don't have tostada shells, crushed tortilla chips can be used as a substitute.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño and chipotle peppers to your desired level of spiciness.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema for a final touch.

Erik Konopelski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 24 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Beulah Bernier

    Easy to follow and the results are amazing. I added a little more chipotle for extra heat!

  • Jeanie Leffler

    This recipe is a game-changer! My family loves it, and it's so much more interesting than regular spaghetti and meatballs.

  • Daniela Murazikzulauf

    I was skeptical about the Mexican twist, but it's surprisingly delicious! The meatballs are so flavorful.

  • Willy Paucek

    A great way to use up leftover tostadas! I'll definitely be making this again.

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