Penne With Turkey Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentis show. Ingredients:
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons whole milk |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
3/4 cup grated romano cheese |
1 lb ground turkey, preferably dark meat |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
5 cups tomato sauce |
1 lb dry penne pasta |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl add bread crumbs, milk and mix until well combined.
2. Mix in eggs and 1/2 cup Romano cheese and mix well.
3. Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Shape into golf-size balls.
6. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
7. When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat allow it to brown for about 3 minutes.
8. Turn meatballs and brown other side.
9. Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown.
10. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
11. Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes.
12. Turn off heat and keep warm on stove, be careful not to overhandle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.
13. In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to boil.
14. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
15. Drain pasta, do not rinse pasta with water.
16. Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl.
17. Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, leaving 1 cup sauce in skillet.
18. Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well.
19. Pour pasta into a large serving bowl and serve alongside of meatballs.
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