Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup BelGioioso Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 8 oz. BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine cheese, drained
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 3 cups prepared vodka-tomato pasta sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Combine turkey, onion, garlic, BelGioioso Parmesan, parsley, oregano, seasonings, breadcrumbs and egg in a large bowl; mix until well blended.
Shape meat mixture around each BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine. Bake meatballs until browned, about 12 minutes.
Cook pasta until al dente. Drain; toss hot pasta with heated vodka-tomato sauce and warm meatballs. Garnish with extra BelGioioso Parmesan.