This Easy Pasta with Turkey Meatballs recipe is a simple and delicious dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tender turkey meatballs paired with pasta and a flavorful sauce make for a satisfying meal.
This Easy Pasta with Turkey Meatballs recipe is a simple and delicious dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tender turkey meatballs paired with pasta and a flavorful sauce make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta your choice
- 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-8 minutes.
- While the meatballs are cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once meatballs are browned, add marinara sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the meatballs and sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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This recipe is a lifesaver! Super easy and my kids loved it! Definitely making it again.
Why use turkey? Beef is way better for meatballs. I’m skeptical about turkey… but my friend said it’s healthier.
I dunno man, beef is the classic for meatballs. Might be worth a try but I’m stickin’ to beef, it’s just better.
I get where you’re coming from, but turkey is leaner and can be super flavorful if cooked right! Plus, you can always spice it up a bit more.
I tried this but substituted beef for the turkey. It didn’t turn out as expected. Still kind of tasty but not great…