Ground Turkey Meatballs with Pasta Recipe
Baked ground turkey meatballs tossed with pasta in a mix of marinara and crushed tomatoes, finished with parmesan. The meatballs go in the oven instead of the pan, and the whole dish comes together with a short list of pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 lb pasta
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ can crushed tomatoes
- ½ jar marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- In a bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
- Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix)
- Roll mixture into small meatballs
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or lightly oiled
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until cooked through
- Boil pasta – once cooked through, strain and combine with ½ jar of marinara and ½ can crushed tomatoes
- Add meatballs to pasta mixture and serve with parmesan