Dinner Tonight: Pasta With Turkey Meatballs And Bocconcini Mozzarella Recipe

• 3/4 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
• 8 ounces small pasta, such as orechiette or shells
• 1 cup bocconcini mozzarella (about 20 balls)

1. Bring a large pot of salty water to boil. In the meantime, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, 1/2 the Parmesan,1/2 the parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine the ingredients and for into about 25 meatballs. Use a tablespoon to portion out their size.
2. In large (12-inch) skillet, melt half the butter over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, 5-7 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and simmer the meatballs, uncovered, until cooked through and the liquid is reduced by 2/3. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
3. In the meantime, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserving some pasta cooking water, drain and add to the skillet, tossing to combine. Add the mozzarella, remaining parsley, remaining Parmesan, and the other half of the butter. If the dish seems dry or claggy, add some pasta water and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/11/dinner-tonight-pasta-with-turkey-meatballs-and-bocconcini-mozzarella-recipe.html (may not work)