Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs |
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Refrigerated pasta and links of sweet Italian sausage provide a quick start to Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs. This kid-friendly meal is ready in 20 minutes. Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fettuccine |
3 (4-ounce) links sweet italian turkey sausage |
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
2 cups sliced onions |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
2 large garlic cloves, crushed |
2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as mccutcheon's) |
1/2 ounce pecorino cheese, grated (about 2 tablespoons packed) |
8 basil leaves, torn |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2. Remove casing from sausages. Shape sausages into 12 (1-inch) balls. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 7 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove the meatballs from pan. Add onions, red pepper, and garlic to pan; sauté for 2 minutes. Return meatballs and add marinara sauce to pan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes or until meatballs are done. Add pasta to sauce mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
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