Name: Protein+® Rotini with Turkey Meatballs & Romano Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: Ingredients for Protein+® Rotini with Turkey Meatballs:; 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Rotini Pasta; 5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 2 Cloves garlic, chopped; 2 Pints multicolor cherry tomatoes, halved; 12 Ounces Turkey Breast, Ground; 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 2/3 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Divided; 1 Egg; 1 Slice Soft White Bread; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Italian Parsley; To Taste Salt and black pepper

Protein+^® Rotini with Turkey Meatballs & Romano Cheese

40 minutes

Gatherings Protein Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Short

This easy turkey meatball recipe is made with cherry tomatoes and Barilla Protein+^® Pasta.

Ingredients

7 servings

Ingredients for Protein+^® Rotini with Turkey Meatballs:

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Rotini Pasta

5Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

2Cloves garlic, chopped

2Pints multicolor cherry tomatoes, halved

12Ounces Turkey Breast, Ground

2Teaspoons Smoked Paprika

2/3Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Divided

1Egg

1Slice Soft White Bread

1Tablespoon Chopped Italian Parsley

To TasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Pre-heat to 450° F. Then, bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions reserving one cup of pasta cooking water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, soak bread in water. Get rid of excess liquid in the bread by squeezing it thoroughly, place in a bowl with turkey, half the cheese, paprika, salt and mix all together.

Step 3

Form small ½ inch diameter meatballs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Step 4

Roast meatballs in the oven on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper until slightly brown and thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

While cooking the meatballs sauté garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet for two minutes over medium heat. When garlic starts frying add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; sauté for 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in one cup of pasta cooking water and simmer meatballs for three minutes until pasta finishes cooking.

Step 7

Drain pasta and toss over high heat with meatball sauce. Turn off heat, add remaining cheese, olive oil and parsley.

Barilla® Protein+® Rotini 2025 Product Packaging | US_PROD-2HQPmxPpuAeHLz1eFolFXb

Protein+^® Rotini pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Rotini pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Rotini

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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