Turkey Meatball Pasta Skillet

For the Meatballs You'll Need:

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon sage

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary

  • Couple pinches crushed red pepper

  • Handful of chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 tablespoon grated shallot

  • 1 egg


Mix:

  • All ingredients together with your hands in a mixing bowl.

  • Form mixture into balls.

  • Spray the bottom of your skillet with cooking spray (or line with parchment)

  • Place meatballs in skillet

  • Brush tops with a small amount of olive oil

  • Pop that into a 400 degree oven for 14-18 minutes (depending on size)


Take that out of the oven, and set meatballs aside.


Now You'll Also Need:

  • 4 pieces bacon, diced

  • 1/2 cup shallot, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups zucchini, diced

  • 2 cups yellow squash, diced

  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups milk (dairy free? just use 4 cups chicken broth)

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles (or whatever pasta you have on hand)


Over Medium Heat:

  • In the bottom of that same skillet, saute the bacon about 4-5 minutes until golden and starting to crisp.

  • Remove bacon from skillet and set aside with meatballs.

  • In the bacon grease in the pan, saute shallot and garlic about 3 minutes.

  • Add in beans, zucchini and squash. Toss well.

  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth, scraping bottom of pan while stirring.

  • Add milk and bring to a simmer.

  • Once simmering, add in the uncooked macaroni as well as the kale.

  • Allow to simmer about 4-5 minutes.

  • Add meatballs and bacon and stir well.

  • Allow to simmer another 5 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.


Tip: Try it topped with crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley.


Enjoy!

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