Bell Pepper And Tomato Penne With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Bell Pepper And Tomato Penne With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 1 (3/4-ounce) slice firm white bread (such as Pepperidge Farm); 1/3 cup minced fresh onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped cremini mushrooms; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 pound lean ground turkey; Cooking spray; Sauce:; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup julienne-cut yellow bell pepper; 1/2 cup julienne-cut orange bell pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 cups chopped seeded plum tomato (about 2 pounds); 1/2 cup tomato juice; 1/4 cup quartered pitted kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; Pasta:; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups tube-shaped pasta)

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
1 (3/4-ounce) slice firm white bread (such as Pepperidge Farm)
1/3 cup minced fresh onion
1/4 cup finely chopped cremini mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 large egg yolk
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
Cooking spray
Sauce:
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup julienne-cut yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup julienne-cut orange bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 cups chopped seeded plum tomato (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup quartered pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Pasta:
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups tube-shaped pasta)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
To prepare meatballs, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until fine crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Combine breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup onion, and next 8 ingredients (1/3 cup onion through turkey); stir well to combine. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray. Shape turkey mixture into 20 (1-inch) meatballs. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 12 minutes or until done; cover and keep warm.
3
To prepare sauce, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup onion; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add bell peppers and 1/4 teaspoon salt; saute 2 minutes. Add tomato and next 6 ingredients (tomato through black pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 13 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
4
To prepare pasta, while sauce cooks, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan; add 1/8 teaspoon salt and pasta. Cook 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Serve meatball mixture over pasta.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 1 (3/4-ounce) slice firm white bread (such as Pepperidge Farm), 1/3 cup minced fresh onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped cremini mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Bell Pepper And Tomato Penne With Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bell Pepper And Tomato Penne With Meatballs

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