Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings
		35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound zucchini noodles (zoodles)
• Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, 2 cloves garlic (about 2 teaspoons), egg, Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, then form into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook meatballs until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
3. Melt butter in the skillet and add remaining minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zoodles and toss with garlic butter and lemon juice. Return meatballs to the skillet and heat until warmed through.
4. Garnish with additional Parmesan before serving.

Notes

• Substitute ground chicken or pork for turkey if desired.
  
• Avoid overcooking zoodles to prevent them from becoming watery.
  
• Best served immediately for optimal texture.