Sautéed Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Tender herb-seasoned turkey meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce, served over fresh zucchini noodles for a light, protein-rich dinner. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, fresh parsley, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 zucchini
1/4 cup fresh basil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; form into 12 equal-sized meatballs.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup tomato sauce to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer meatballs for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 4: Spiralize 2 zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, then toss with 1/4 cup fresh basil.
Step 5: Serve meatballs with sauce over zucchini noodles, garnishing with additional basil.