BAKED ZITI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
Turkey soup is not enough. Something different for that leftover turkey.
Provided by Ann
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, onion, pine nuts, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook half of meatballs, shaking skillet, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. Brown remaining meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same manner.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil a 3 to 4 quart gratin dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- In a small bowl, toss together mozzarella and Romano cheese.
- Spoon about 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and half the meatballs into prepared dish, and spoon half the pasta on top. Spread half remaining sauce and half cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meatballs, and drop dollops of ricotta over meatballs. Spread remaining pasta over ricotta, and top with remaining sauce and cheese mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 122.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1795 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
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Jacob Maybrier
[email protected]This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The meatballs were good, but the ziti was a bit overcooked. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would make a few changes next time.
Sohan Ms
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Abubakar Sajid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey meatballs, but these were actually really good. They were moist and flavorful, and I loved the combination of the two. The ziti was also cooked perfectly.
DIKSHYA KARKI
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meatballs were good, but the ziti was a bit overcooked. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would make a few changes next time.
lenna drake
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the ziti. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.
Veronica Amara
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
paul Sensa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Adham Emad
[email protected]This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The meatballs were good, but the ziti was a bit overcooked. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would make a few changes next time.
Babirye Desire
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey meatballs, but these were actually really good. They were moist and flavorful, and I loved the combination of the two. The ziti was also cooked perfectly.
Dayana Villa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the ziti was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
zoe zoe
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the ziti. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
victoria Rose DeDios
[email protected]This baked ziti with turkey meatballs was a delicious and easy meal to make. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of the two. I would definitely make this dish again.