Creamy Pesto Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs Recipes

CREAMY PESTO SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package to al dente, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, mix turkey, Parmesan, bread crumbs and garlic just until blended. Shape into 12 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup turkey mixture for each meatball. Cook in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until meatballs are no longer pink, turning occasionally. (Meatballs will not be done.) Remove meatballs from skillet; set aside.
• Add peppers to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Add Neufchatel and pesto sauce; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 4 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Add spaghetti and cooking water to Neufchatel sauce; mix lightly. Top with meatballs; cover. Cook 13 min. or until meatballs are done (165°F).

PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
• Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
• Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.

SPAGHETTI AND TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, oregano, thyme and salt in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs; a small ice-cream scoop makes short work of forming the meatballs and prevents the mixture from getting overworked.
• Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and brown lightly on all sides, about 6 minutes. Pour in the sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• To serve, place spaghetti on each plate and ladle sauce and meatballs over the top. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY-PESTO MEATBALLS - ATK

Steps:

• Gently mix turkey, pesto, panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in bowl using hands until uniform. Shape mixture into 16-18 meatballs.
• Pulse 2 cans diced tomatoes (reserve the 3rd can for Step 5) in food processor until mostly smooth; set aside.
• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until just smoking. Brown meatballs well on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
• Add onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt to fat left in skillet and cook over medium heat until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in processed tomatoes and remaining 1 can diced tomatoes and their juice. Bring to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. (I add a pinch of sugar at this point.).
• Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and simmer gently until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to pot.
• Add several large spoonfuls of tomato sauce (without meatballs) to pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add reserved cooking water as needed to adjust consistency.
• Divide pasta among individual bowls. Top each bowl with remaining sauce and meatballs, sprinkle with basil and Parmesan cheese. .