Turkey Meatballs with Penne Pasta
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineCo-op Basics
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ferndale ground turkey
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Farmer’s Hen House egg
  • 1/3cup breadcrumbs
  • 1tsp onion powder
  • 1-2Tbsp ketchup
  • 32oz marinara sauce (homemade or jarred)
  • 1lb Davinci penne pasta
Instructions
  1. Combine turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, onion powder, and ketchup in a bowl and mix together using a fork until well combined.
  2. In a large pot, heat sauce over medium-low heat. While sauce is heating, roll meat mixture into 1” in diameter balls. Carefully place meatballs in hot sauce and simmer, covered, until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to package directions.
  4. Once pasta is tender, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain pasta. Combine pasta with sauce and meatballs in pot, add ½ cup of pasta water and cook 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve topped with parmesan cheese or with bread.
Turkey Meatballs with Penne Pasta
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  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineCo-op Basics
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ferndale ground turkey
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Farmer's Hen House egg
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1-2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 32 oz marinara sauce (homemade or jarred)
  • 1 lb Davinci penne pasta
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Instructions
  1. Combine turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, onion powder, and ketchup in a bowl and mix together using a fork until well combined.
  2. In a large pot, heat sauce over medium-low heat. While sauce is heating, roll meat mixture into 1” in diameter balls. Carefully place meatballs in hot sauce and simmer, covered, until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to package directions.
  4. Once pasta is tender, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain pasta. Combine pasta with sauce and meatballs in pot, add ½ cup of pasta water and cook 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve topped with parmesan cheese or with bread.
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