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Broccoli Cheddar Meatballs with Garlic Butter Spaghetti

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Broccoli Cheddar Meatballs

  • 1 large Head of Broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey or Chicken
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour or Breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Garlic Butter Spaghetti

  • Remainder of the Broccoli Florets
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Cheddar cheese optional

Instructions
 

Broccoli Cheddar Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • Chop up your head of broccoli into florets and take out 2 cups of broccoli florets and reserve the rest of the broccoli for roasting.
  • Place the 2 cups of broccoli florets into a food processor or finely chopped. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped broccoli until soft and bright green (about 2-3 minutes). Once cooked, remove the broccoli from the heat and let cool.
  • While the broccoli is cooling, in a large bowl mix together the ground chicken or turkey, one tablespoon olive oil, egg, almond flour or breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in the cooked broccoli until evenly combined.
  • Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, form the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs for 25-30 minutes until cooked and the tops are slightly browned. Serve on top of the garlic butter spaghetti and enjoy!

Garlic Butter Spaghetti

  • Heat a large pot of water to boil.
  • Prepare a greased baking sheet or line with a silicon mat. Mix the remainder of your broccoli florets and one tablespoon olive oil. Place on the baking sheet and bake simultaneously with the meatballs in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the broccoli is soft and golden brown.
  • Once the water is boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to the directions on the package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the four tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the minced garlic and lightly sauté until just before it turns golden.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, reserve one cup of pasta water. Add the hot pasta along with a little bit of the reserved pasta water into the garlic butter and toss until a thick sauce coats the spaghetti. Use more pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed. Add in some extra cheddar cheese and toss until the cheese is melted.
  • Once the meatballs and broccoli are done cooking, remove from oven and serve with the garlic butter spaghetti. Serve and enjoy!