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eggs: 2 |
olive oil: 2 tsp |
whole milk: 1 tsp |
chili powder: 2 tsp |
turkey breasts: 2 lbs |
onions (chopped): 1/3 cup |
bread crumbs: 1/4 cup |
jalapeno peppers: 2 whole peppers |
fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 tsp |
pasta (whole-wheat spaghetti): 14 oz |
cream cheese: 3 oz |
whole milk: 2 cups |
gouda cheese: 4 oz |
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1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In bowl stir together egg whites, oil, milk, chili powder, 1 tsp. black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
2. In large bowl combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. Fold egg white mixture into turkey mixture; mix well. Shape turkey mixture in 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F).
3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, with 1 tablespoon salt added to water, according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
4. In same pan used for pasta melt cream cheese over low heat. Add milk. Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Return spaghetti to pan; toss to coat with cream cheese mixture.
5. Serve spaghetti with meatballs, cheese, and cilantro. Makes 8 servings.
*When working with hot peppers, wear plastic gloves. If peppers touch bare skin, wash immediately with soap and water.