🍋🍝 Meatball lovers, rejoice! This Greek Turkey Meatball Pasta with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tzatziki is a healthy bowl bursting with Mediterranean flavors! 🌶️🦃 Juicy, Greek-spiced turkey meatballs pair perfectly with whole-wheat fusilli, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives—topped generously with a silky roasted red pepper tzatziki. Healthy, saucy, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients (Serves 4 | 450 cal per serving):
🦃 Greek Turkey Meatballs:
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tsp oregano, garlic powder, paprika
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
🍅 Pasta & Veggies:
• 8 oz whole wheat fusilli pasta 🍝
• 1 cup diced cucumbers 🥒
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
🌶️ Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tzatziki:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (probiotic-rich!)
• ½ cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade) 🌶️
• 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
• Juice of half a lemon 🍋
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
• Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. 🔥 Make Meatballs:
Mix ground turkey, spices, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 mins until golden and cooked through.
2. 🍝 Cook Pasta:
Boil whole wheat fusilli pasta as per package instructions. Drain and cool slightly.
3. 🌶️ Blend Sauce:
Combine Greek yogurt, roasted peppers, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt & pepper in blender until smooth.
4. 🥗 Assemble Salad:
Combine cooked pasta, meatballs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives in a bowl. Drizzle generously with roasted red pepper tzatziki sauce and toss gently.
Dig in and savor every Mediterranean-inspired bite! 😋🥢✨
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