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Turkey Parmesan Meatballs with Broccoli Pasta

Tender, savory turkey meatballs seasoned with Parmesan, oregano and garlic, served over pasta tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, olive oil and a bright squeeze of lemon.

Turkey Parmesan Meatballs with Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb500 gGround turkey, 93% lean
  • ⅓ cup40 gPlain dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml)45 gMilk, 2%
  • 1 large50 gEggsbeaten
  • ⅓ cup grated40 gGrated Parmesandivided
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced, divided
  • ½ medium60 gYellow onionfinely grated
  • 2 tsp2 gDried oregano
  • ¾ tsp4 gSaltdivided
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • 10½ oz300 gPasta, dryshort shapes such as penne
  • 3¾ cups florets350 gBroccolicut into small florets
  • 2 tbsp30 gOlive oildivided
  • 2 tbsp30 gLemon juice
  • ½ tsp1 gCrushed red pepper
  • 12⅔ cups3,000 gWater

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment; brush the parchment with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the milk and let them soak for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the turkey, egg, half the Parmesan, half the garlic, the onion, oregano, half the salt and the black pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs; mix gently with your hands just until combined.
  4. Roll the turkey mixture into about 20 meatballs and set them on the sheet pan.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, until browned and they reach 165°F (74°C) in the center.
  6. While the meatballs bake, bring the water to a boil in a large pot with the remaining half of the salt, then cook the pasta according to the package.
  7. During the last 3 minutes of the pasta's cooking time, add the broccoli to the pot; reserve a quarter cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.
  8. In the empty pot over medium heat, warm the remaining olive oil, add the remaining half of the garlic and the red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Return the pasta and broccoli to the pot, add the lemon juice, the remaining half of the Parmesan and a splash of the reserved cooking water, and toss until glossy.
  10. Divide the pasta among 4 plates and top each with the meatballs.

Contains: Milk, Egg, Gluten. Some brands contain soy.

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