Baked Penne with Broccoli, Turkey Meatballs and Three Cheeses

Name: Baked Penne with Broccoli, Turkey Meatballs and Three Cheeses Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves minced; 3 servings whole wheat pasta (6oz dry); 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups canned tomatoes; 1 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced3 servings whole wheat pasta (6oz, dry)3 cups broccoli florets2 cups canned tomatoes1 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Makes 4 servings (can make 6 smaller servings as well)
Take meatballs out of freezer let sit at room temp.

Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over med heat, 1 min, set aside. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 11 min or package instructions. Add broccoli, cook 1 minute. Drain.

Mix tomatoes, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil and 1 tbsp of Parmesan cheese, and sauted garlic in large bowl. Add pasta and broccoli, toss. Season with salt and pepper. Tr Poor in half of mixture into 11X7X2 inch glass baking dish, then slice meatballs and put layer down. Then remaining pasta on top of that. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan over.

Preheat oven to 400F. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts about 20 min.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEALTHYGIRL100.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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