Penne with Turkey Meatballs

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 333.7
  • Total Fat: 25.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 134.1 mg
  • Sodium: 398.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 22.7 g

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Introduction

OH Man these are irresistable. Thanks Giada DeLaurentis! OH Man these are irresistable. Thanks Giada DeLaurentis!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
    2 tablespoons whole milk
    2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    3/4 cup grated Romano
    1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    5 cups tomato sauce, recipe follows
    1 pound dried penne pasta

Directions

Directions
In a large bowl add bread crumbs milk and mix until well combined. Mix in eggs and 1/2 cup Romano cheese and mix well. Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into golf-size balls.

In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat, allow it to brown for about 3 minutes. Turn meatballs and brown other side. Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown, about 8 minutes total. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and keep warm on stove. Be careful not to overhandle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.



Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SALLYANNEV.