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Pesto Pasta with Turkey Meatballs

Delicious Pesto Pasta with Turkey Meatballs for Cozy Nights

Enjoy delicious Pesto Pasta with Turkey Meatballs, a comforting dish packed with flavor, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite type
  • 2 cups Broccoli Adds nutrition and color
For the Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey You can use ground chicken or beef
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Consider gluten-free for dietary needs
  • 1/4 cup Milk Almond or oat milk works for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Seasonings Salt, pepper, and favorite herbs
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Pearls Shredded mozzarella can be a substitute

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Nonstick skillet
  • large pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with breadcrumbs, milk, salt, pepper, and herbs. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook meatballs until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli in the last few minutes.
  4. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return them to the pot and toss with meatballs and pesto.
  5. Mix in mozzarella pearls off the heat until melted and creamy. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is customizable with different vegetables and seasonings to match your preferences.

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