Turkey Meatballs Pasta
A comforting dish of tender turkey meatballs served over pasta and rich marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Lean Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well-combined, then form into small meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until they’re browned and cooked through.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Heat marinara sauce over medium heat in a large skillet. Add baked meatballs and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve by placing pasta on plates, topping with meatballs and marinara sauce, and garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a crisp salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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