Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pan meal combining turkey meatballs, penne pasta, fresh cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (22 oz.) bag Rosina Turkey Meatballs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Balsamic glaze, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add Tomatoes and Meatballs: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the turkey meatballs. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until a thick sauce forms and the meatballs are fully cooked, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Basil: Stir in the chopped basil and cooked pasta, tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Add Cheese: Top with the mozzarella pearls. Cover and cook until the cheese just begins to melt, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and additional basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the skillet after adding the tomatoes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg