Turkey Meatballs and Pasta in Tomato Sauce
These turkey meatballs are tender and a great alternative to regular meatballs. They are filled with parmesan cheese and onion and seasoned with oregano and thyme. Cooked in under 45 minutes and in one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup diced tomato can with juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped
- ⅛ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- cooked pasta
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add turkey, egg, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, half of the onion, green onion, oregano, thyme, salt & pepper. Using your hands combine all the ingredients together until well mixed. Form into meatballs using an ice cream scoop.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- To the pan add the other half of the onion, tomato paste, diced tomato, and chicken stock and bring to boil then simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Sprinkle some cilantro or parsley and grated parmesan cheese and serve over pasta or rice.