Mini Turkey Meatballs With Wagon Wheel Pasta
"Oxmoor House 2012"
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
- 1⁄2 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 1⁄4 lbs 97% lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground fennel, crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 (25 1/2 ounce) jar organic pasta sauce
- 2 ounces finely grated fresh parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a large bowl; keep warm.
- While pasta cooks, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let stand 5 minutes; squeeze out excess milk, and place in a large bowl. Add turkey, parsley, basil, 1 tablespoon oil, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic). Gently shape meat mixture into 48 (1-inch) balls (do not pack).
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
- Add half of meatballs to pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining meatballs.
- Return all meatballs to pan. Stir in 1/2 cup water, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in pasta sauce; cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for an additional 3 minutes. Pour over pasta, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
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