Weight Watchers Swedish Meatball Pasta

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or Panko)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz whole wheat or high-fiber pasta

For the Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any low-fat milk)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

For the Meatballs:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey or chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.

For the Pasta:

1. Cook the whole wheat or high-fiber pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

For the Sauce:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes to form a paste.
2. Gradually whisk in the unsweetened almond milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens.
3. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assembly:

1. Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
2. Serve the Swedish meatballs and sauce over the cooked pasta.