Herb-Infused Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A light and refreshing meal featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a tangy tomato basil sauce, topped with savory turkey meatballs for a satisfying Whole30 dinner. This italian-inspired whole30 ready in about 45 minutes pairs ground turkey, large egg, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium, spiralized into noodles (about 2 cups) zucchinis
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 14 oz, no salt added diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, 1 large egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined, then form into 12 meatballs (about 1 inch each).
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
3. Step 3: While meatballs cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped basil, then simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and toss for 2-3 minutes until heated through and coated.