Turkey Meatballs And Ricotta Bake With Penne Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs And Ricotta Bake With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese; 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese; 7 cups favorite pasta sauce; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (can use 2 containers if desired); oil (for frying); TURKEY MEATBALLS; 1 lb ground turkey; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (can use less); 3/4 - 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 green onions, finely chopped (can use 1 small yellow onion in place of green onions); 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 large egg, slighty beaten; 1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or white salt); 2 teaspoons black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
7 cups favorite pasta sauce
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (can use 2 containers if desired)
oil (for frying)
TURKEY MEATBALLS
1 lb ground turkey
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon minced garlic (can use less)
3/4 - 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped (can use 1 small yellow onion in place of green onions)
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large egg, slighty beaten
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or white salt)
2 teaspoons black pepper

1
For the meatballs, mix all meatball ingredients together adding in enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture together.
2
Form into about 1-inch size balls.
3
In a large skillet heat oil and cook the meatballs, shaking the skillet until browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes) transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain.
4
Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain.
5
Set oven to 375 degrees.
6
Grease a 4-quart baking dish.
7
In a small bowl mix together shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8
Spoon about 1-1/2 cups sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, then spread half of the meatballs on top of sauce.
9
Then spoon HALF of the pasta on top.
10
Spread HALF of the remaining sauce and HALF of the cheese mixture over pasta.
11
Top with remaining meatballs and then drop dollups of ricotta cheese over meatballs.
12
Spread remaining pasta over the ricotta.
13
Top with remaining sauce, and then sprinkle with remaining mozza/Parmesan mixture.
14
Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden.
15
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

2694

kcal

Calories

Fat

409

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, 7 cups favorite pasta sauce, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs And Ricotta Bake With Penne 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.

Turkey Meatballs And Ricotta Bake With Penne

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