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Spaghetti and meatballs family dinner

One-Pot Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 3 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Gently mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl; form about 20-24 meatballs, 1-inch wide.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high; brown meatballs on all sides about 5 minutes total and set aside. They need not be cooked through yet.
  3. Cook onion in same pot 3 minutes until softened; add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Stir in marinara and broth; bring to a boil.
  5. Add pasta and return meatballs; reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and meatball centers reach 165°F (74°C).
  6. Off heat, stand 3-5 minutes to thicken sauce.
  7. Serve topped with shredded mozzarella and fresh basil.