Sriracha Marinara and Meatballs
East to meets West in this traditional plate of lightened-up meatballs and marinara that gets a subtle singe from spicy sriracha sauce.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
For the Sauce
Directions
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Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place pork, turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg whites, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. With your hands, mix to combine; roll into 40 1-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil until golden brown, 10 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.
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In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and Sriracha and bring to a simmer. Add meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. (To store, let cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week, or freeze, up to 3 months.)
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, add to pot with sauce and meatballs, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Cook's Notes
A small spring-loaded scoop makes forming perfect meatballs quick and easy.