Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. zoodles
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Directions

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

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