Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to preparing "One-Pot Penne with Turkey Meatballs." Discover a symphony of flavors in this wholesome and versatile dish that combines the goodness of tender penne pasta, succulent turkey meatballs, and a rich, flavorful sauce. It's a perfect choice for busy weeknights, quick lunches, or satisfying family dinners. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a meal that will leave you craving for more.
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PENNE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl add bread crumbs milk and mix until well combined. Mix in eggs and 1/2 cup Romano cheese and mix well. Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into golf-size balls.
- In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat, allow it to brown for about 3 minutes. Turn meatballs and brown other side. Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown, about 8 minutes total. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and keep warm on stove. Be careful not to overhandle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.
- In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse pasta with water since you want to retain the pasta natural starches so that the sauce will cling to the penne.
- Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl. Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, but leave about 1 cup of sauce in skillet. Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well. Pour sauced pasta into a large serving bowl. Serve alongside the meatballs.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors. Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce. If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to six months.
ONE-POT SAUSAGE MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY TOMATO PENNE
With just a few basic ingredients, this rich and creamy one-pot pasta dinner turns simple sausage meatballs into a beautiful meal with weeknight ease.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix sausage, bread crumbs, onion and egg until well combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) meatballs.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 9 to 11 minutes, gently turning occasionally, just until browned on all sides.
- Stir in broth, pasta sauce and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 18 to 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center (165°F), pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
PENNE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
Make and share this Penne With Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pamsbm
Categories Penne
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl add bread crumbs, milk and mix until well combined.
- Mix in eggs and 1/2 cup Romano cheese and mix well.
- Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape into golf-size balls.
- In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
- When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat allow it to brown for about 3 minutes.
- Turn meatballs and brown other side.
- Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown.
- Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and keep warm on stove, be careful not to overhandle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.
- In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta, do not rinse pasta with water.
- Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl.
- Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, leaving 1 cup sauce in skillet.
- Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well.
- Pour pasta into a large serving bowl and serve alongside of meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 1302.7, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 29.5
PENNE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add bread crumbs, eggs, milk, 1/2 cup Romano, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well. Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Shape into golf-size balls.
- In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat, allow it to brown for about 3 minutes. Turn meatballs and brown other side. Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown, about 8 minutes total. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and keep warm on stove. Be careful not to over handle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.
- In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse pasta with water since you want to retain the pasta's natural starches so that the sauce will cling to the penne.
- Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl. Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, but leave about 2/3 cup of sauce in skillet. Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well. Pour sauced pasta in a large serving bowl. Serve alongside the meatballs. Sprinkle remaining Romano on top.
TURKEY MEATBALLS AND RICOTTA BAKE WITH PENNE
This is like a mini meatball lasagna, I use my recipe#136292 for this but you can use your own favorite tomato sauce, you will need about 7-8 cups of sauce for this recipe but you can use more sauce then stated when layering if desired, this is a great way to use up any leftover sauce that you have --- I have also made this recipe using my recipe#69173 this recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger baking dish to feed a crowd, prep time includes preparing meatballs and cooking the pasta :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the meatballs, mix all meatball ingredients together adding in enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture together.
- Form into about 1-inch size balls.
- In a large skillet heat oil and cook the meatballs, shaking the skillet until browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes) transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain.
- Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain.
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 4-quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl mix together shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon about 1-1/2 cups sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, then spread half of the meatballs on top of sauce.
- Then spoon HALF of the pasta on top.
- Spread HALF of the remaining sauce and HALF of the cheese mixture over pasta.
- Top with remaining meatballs and then drop dollups of ricotta cheese over meatballs.
- Spread remaining pasta over the ricotta.
- Top with remaining sauce, and then sprinkle with remaining mozza/Parmesan mixture.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Season the turkey meatballs generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Brown the turkey meatballs in a pan before adding them to the pot. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Use a good quality pasta sauce. You can make your own or use a store-bought sauce.
- Add some chopped vegetables to the pot for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and a side of bread or salad.
Conclusion:
This one-pot penne with turkey meatballs is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, the sauce is rich and savory, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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