Turkey Meatballs and Pasta

Name: Turkey Meatballs and Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1¼ lb Ground Turkey; 1½ oz Breadcrumbs; 1 Egg; 2 cloves Garlic; 2½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 3 cups Tomato Sauce; 11½ oz Pasta; ½ oz Fresh Basil; 1½ oz Parmesan

By Eatpace

Lean turkey meatballs simmer in marinara and are served over high-protein pasta with fresh basil. The sauce cooks while the pasta water comes to a boil.

Total: 40 min; 15 prep · 25 cook
Serves: 4; Scale it below
Calories: 694; kcal per serving
Protein: 47g; per serving

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Turkey meatballs in marinara over pasta, topped with basil and Parmesan.

40 min

Method

5 steps 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Prep

Step 1. Mix Ground Turkey, Breadcrumbs, Eggs, Garlic, a fifth of the Salt, and Black Pepper gently in a bowl. Shape into 16 meatballs.

Cook

Step 2. Heat Olive Oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and turn gently until browned on several sides, about 6 minutes; they won't be cooked through yet.
Step 3. Pour in Tomato Sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the meatballs are cooked through with no pink inside, about 12 minutes.
Step 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil with the rest of the Salt. Add Pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes or according to the package; drain.

Finish & serve

Step 5. Divide the pasta among bowls and spoon the meatballs and sauce over it. Top with Fresh Basil and Parmesan.

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Tips

Good to know

Check a meatball in the center of the skillet with an instant-read thermometer; ground turkey should reach 165°F.

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For a gluten-free dinner, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and chickpea pasta.

Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming, adding a splash of water if the sauce thickens.

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