Food Friday!

Sometimes a person can't help but crave pasta. Forget the Alfredo and opt for these
 slow cooked Turkey Tomato Meat Balls. Make a large amount or personal portion, 
either way these meat ball will be soft and juicy while also being lower in fat!

- 1 package of extra lean ground turkey

- organic tomato sauce (look for brands lower in sugar/salt)

- oregano

- garlic powder

- pepper
- hot sauce (optional)

- 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta (or try brown rice/quinoa)

Directions:

- in a bowl, mix together the ground turkey with desired amounts of oregano, garlic powder and pepper

- roll the meat mixture into balls (normally I weigh out 1.5 ounce portions of meat before rolling, to know exactly how many to eat per serving. Note: re-check the weight after cooking in case it has decreased)

- heat pan on medium heat and spray with Pam or mist with olive oil
- fry the meat balls until browned and fully cooked, rolling them in the pan to help maintain their shape

- place the cooked meat balls into the slow cooker

- pour tomato sauce over the meat balls, until just covered with sauce. Feel free to add some hot sauce for a little kick!

- cook in the slow cooker on low heat for 2-4 hours
- serve immediately or pack for later
- great as a topper on brown rice, quinoa or whole wheat pasta!