Name: Pasta with Turkey Meatballs and Bocconcini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat) -; 1/4 c. plain dry breadcrumbs -; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese -; 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley -; 2 tbsp. tablespoons butter -; 1 pt. grape tomatoes -; 8 oz. orecchiette or other short pasta -; 1/2 pt. bocconcini -; Coarse salt -; Ground pepper -; 2 clove garlic -; 1 large egg -

Pasta with Turkey Meatballs and Bocconcini

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Ingredients for - Pasta with Turkey Meatballs and Bocconcini

1. 3/4 lb. ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat) -

2. 1/4 c. plain dry breadcrumbs -

3. 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese -

4. 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley -

5. 2 tbsp. tablespoons butter -

6. 1 pt. grape tomatoes -

7. 8 oz. orecchiette or other short pasta -

8. 1/2 pt. bocconcini -

9. Coarse salt -

10. Ground pepper -

11. 2 clove garlic -

12. 1 large egg -

How to cook deliciously - Pasta with Turkey Meatballs and Bocconcini

1. Stage

Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix to combine. Using a level 1-tablespoon measure for each, form mixture into meatballs (you should have about 24).

2. Stage

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add meatballs, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water; simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, 10 to 12 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, return to pot, and place on the still-warm burner. Add bocconcini, meatballs and sauce, remaining 1/4 cup parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and remaining tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper, and toss until combined. Looking for recipes like this one? Try our best meatball recipes, ground beef recipes, or meatloaf recipes.