"My sweetie and I have fought the battle of the bulge forever. This is my less-fattening take on meatballs. They’re slow-cooker easy, and so flavorful! — Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup egg substitute
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1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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1/3 cup chopped onion
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
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SAUCE:
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 small zucchini, chopped
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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2 bay leaves
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti