Gobble, gobble: spaghetti w/ meatballs

1 lb. ground turkey

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 egg

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

pinch of salt

2 pinches herbes de provence

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1 T. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small yellow onion, diced

10 baby carrots, sliced finely

1 28 oz. can of whole tomatoes, crushed by hand

another dash of salt

1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper

1/2  T. dried thyme

1/2  T. dried oregano

1 T. balsamic vinegar

1 t. sugar

1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded

Preheat oven to 375 F and spray a flat baking sheet with olive oil.  In a large bowl mix together turkey, bread crumbs, egg, cheese, salt and herbes de provence.  Form mixture into small balls and place evenly onto oiled baking sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes then flip each meatball before baking for 5 more minutes.  Remove from oven and set aside.

In a large sauce pan, sautee garlic, onions and carrots in olive oil until softened.  Add tomatoes, dried herbs, salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar.  Cover and allow to simmer for at least 10 minutes.  Just before serving, add meatballs and basil.  Simmer for 1 more minute and then serve over hot pasta.

extra parm for the professor