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Turkey Meatballs and Ricotta Bake With Penne Recipe

Turkey Meatballs and Ricotta Bake With Penne Recipe

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Turkey Meatballs and Ricotta Bake With Penne

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb penne pasta
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
7 cups favorite pasta sauce
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese (can use 2 containers if desired)
oil (for frying )
1 lb ground turkey
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp minced garlic (can use less )
3/4-1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped (can use 1 small yellow onion in place of green onions)
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large egg , slighty beaten
1 -2 tsp seasoning salt
2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

For the meatballs, mix all meatball ingredients together adding in enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture together.
Form into about 1-inch size balls.
In a large skillet heat oil and cook the meatballs, shaking the skillet until browned and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes) transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain.
Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain.
Set oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 4-quart baking dish.
In a small bowl mix together shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Spoon about 1-1/2 cups sauce in the bottom of the baking dish, then spread half of the meatballs on top of sauce.
Then spoon HALF of the pasta on top.
Spread HALF of the remaining sauce and HALF of the cheese mixture over pasta.
Top with remaining meatballs and then drop dollups of ricotta cheese over meatballs.
Spread remaining pasta over the ricotta.
Top with remaining sauce, and then sprinkle with remaining mozza/Parmesan mixture.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden.
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	492.95 Kcal (2064 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.03g	20%
Cholesterol	92.2mg	31%
Sodium	2014.11mg	84%
Potassium	853.68mg	18%
Total Carbs	47.97g	16%
Sugars	14.53g	58%
Dietary Fiber	6.25g	25%
Protein	42.23g	84%
Vitamin C	12mg	20%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	691.7mg	69%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.23 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7g	20%
Cholesterol	19.12mg	31%
Sodium	417.7mg	84%
Potassium	177.04mg	18%
Total Carbs	9.95g	16%
Sugars	3.01g	58%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	25%
Protein	8.76g	84%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	20%
Iron	0.8mg	22%
Calcium	143.5mg	69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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