Protein+ Rotini with Turkey Meatballs & Romano Cheese
Protein+ Rotini with Turkey Meatballs & Romano Cheese
40 minutes total
This easy turkey meatball recipe is made with cherry tomatoes and Barilla Protein+ Pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 7
| 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 |
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.
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
- Cook time 7-9 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta