LEMON WHOLE-GRAIN LINGUINE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
The meatballs are the star of this comforting high-fiber dish. Make them on their own and serve as a mini appetizer or add them to your favorite pasta recipe. For moister, more flavorful meatballs, be sure to use ground turkey, not ground turkey breast.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Add the turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, chopped basil, oregano, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes to a large bowl and mix with your hands until evenly combined. Form the mixture into 24 meatballs (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced. Spray the meatballs with cooking spray and roast until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes, turning each meatball over about halfway through.
- Meanwhile, add the linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Strain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water.
- Bring the reserved pasta water, cream and oil to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the linguine and toss to combine. Add the lemon juice and meatballs and toss to combine. Add the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/8 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Transfer the linguine and meatballs to four large pasta bowls or a large rimmed platter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and torn basil.
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Bushra Arshad
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the lemon sauce was delicious. I'll try adding some more moisture to the meatballs next time.
Jessica Rowe
[email protected]This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband really enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice in the sauce.
Persi Alliu
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and herbs really brightened up the pasta, and the turkey meatballs were a nice healthy touch.
Brond Munda
[email protected]The lemon whole-grain linguine with turkey meatballs was easy to make and turned out delicious. The meatballs were especially good, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement to the pasta.
Remas Ali
[email protected]This lemon whole-grain linguine with turkey meatballs was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this dish again.