Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
Spaghetti and meatballs, with a healthy plot twist. Chef Akhtar brings in lean turkey, folds in spinach and feta, and rolls it all into tender meatballs that simmer away in a punchy Puttanesca sauce, naturally salty from capers and olives. Instead of pasta, roasted spaghetti squash steps in with its golden strands, soaking everything up while keeping it light.
Nutritional facts
Protein
45g
Carbs
34g
Calories
550kcal
Fat
30g
Ingredients
Spaghetti Squash, Ground Chicken, Canned Tomato, Ground Turkey, Tomato Paste, Spinach, Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Panko Breadcrumbs, Feta Cheese, Whole Milk, Almond Flour, Egg, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Basil, Garlic Powder, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Anchovy Paste, Italian Parsley, Dried Mint, Thyme, Crushed Red Pepper, Cooking Spray
Contains milk, eggs, anchovy, almonds, coconut, cereals containing gluten, wheat, soybeans.
Reviews
4.2
Based on 480 reviews
C · 08/30/25
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About Akhtar Nawab
Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab's innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab's debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.
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