Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. milk
2 tsp. chili powder
2lbs uncooked ground turkey
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 pkg. spaghetti
2 3oz. pkgs. cream cheese
2 cups milk
4oz gouda cheese, shredded

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In bowl stir together egg whites, oil, milk, chili powder, 1 tsp. black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt.

                                        

2. In large bowl combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. Fold egg white mixture into turkey mixture; mix well. Shape turkey mixture in 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F).

                                           

3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, with 1 tablespoon salt added to water, according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.

                                           

4. In same pan used for pasta melt cream cheese over low heat. Add milk. Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Return spaghetti to pan; toss to coat with cream cheese mixture.

                                         

5. Serve spaghetti with meatballs, cheese, and cilantro.