Pasta and Meatballs

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 4 oz. dried small rigatoni pasta
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground white turkey
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Basil leaves
• 2 cups jarred marinara sauce

Details

Servings 45

Preparation

Step 1

Prep: 45 min
Start to Finish: 60 min

1. Cook pasta, drain and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil; set aside.

2. Thoroughly combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, roasted pepper, milk, salt and garlic in a bowl. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.

3. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook meatballs in 2 tbsp oil, turning frequently, until cooked through and browned all over, 6 to 7 min.

4. Thread a piece of pasta, a basil leaf and a meatball on each pick. Serve with warm marinara sauce.