Turkey Meatballs With Pasta Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large egg, beaten; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces bow tie pasta; ½ cup chicken broth; 12 pint bocconcini (or 8oz fresh mozzerella, cubed); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces bow tie pasta
½ cup chicken broth
12 pint bocconcini (or 8oz fresh mozzerella, cubed)
salt and pepper

1
Preheat over to 400 degrees.
2
Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, half of parsely, half of parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Form into tablespoon size meatballs and place on a cookie sheet.
4
Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes or until no longer pink.
5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
6
Drain pasta and toss with butter, remaining parsley and parmesan.
7
Add meatballs and right before serving toss in the mozzarella.
8
You can add the mozzarella to either the whole pot or to the individual servings because the cheese tends to settle and melt into a big blob if it's in the pot for too long.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs With Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Meatballs With Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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