Mini Turkey Meatballs With Wagon Wheel Pasta
- 12 ounces uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
- 12 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 14 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 14 lbs 97% lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 12 teaspoon dried oregano
- 12 teaspoon ground fennel, crushed
- 12 teaspoon kosher salt
- 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 cup water
- 1 (25 1/2 ounce) jarorganic pasta sauce
- 2 ounces finely grated fresh parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Drain and place in a large bowl; keep warm.
- While pasta cooks, combine breadcrumbs and milk.
- Let stand 5 minutes; squeeze out excess milk, and place in a large bowl.
- Add turkey, parsley, basil, 1 tablespoon oil, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic).
- Gently shape meat mixture into 48 (1-inch) balls (do not pack).
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
- Add half of meatballs to pan.
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Remove from pan; keep warm.
- Repeat procedure with remaining meatballs.
- Return all meatballs to pan.
- Stir in 1/2 cup water, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in pasta sauce; cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour over pasta, tossing to coat.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
wagon wheel macaroni, whole wheat breadcrumbs, milk, turkey, parsley, fresh basil, olive oil, oregano, ground fennel, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic, water, pasta sauce, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mini-turkey-meatballs-with-wagon-wheel-pasta-491990 (may not work)