Penne With Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 tbsp whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup grated romano cheese
1 lb ground turkey , preferably dark meat
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cups tomato sauce
1 lb dry penne pasta

Directions:

In a large bowl add bread crumbs, milk and mix until well combined.
Mix in eggs and 1/2 cup Romano cheese and mix well.
Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Season with salt and pepper.
Shape into golf-size balls.
In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat allow it to brown for about 3 minutes.
Turn meatballs and brown other side.
Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown.
Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes.
Turn off heat and keep warm on stove, be careful not to overhandle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.
In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to boil.
Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Drain pasta, do not rinse pasta with water.
Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl.
Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, leaving 1 cup sauce in skillet.
Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well.
Pour pasta into a large serving bowl and serve alongside of meatballs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.22 Kcal (2551 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.17g	42%
Cholesterol	147.28mg	49%
Sodium	3731.63mg	155%
Potassium	840.97mg	18%
Total Carbs	54.31g	18%
Sugars	21.98g	88%
Dietary Fiber	7.07g	28%
Protein	33.6g	67%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	379.4mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.26 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.48g	42%
Cholesterol	35.12mg	49%
Sodium	889.75mg	155%
Potassium	200.52mg	18%
Total Carbs	12.95g	18%
Sugars	5.24g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	28%
Protein	8.01g	67%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	23%
Iron	0.8mg	19%
Calcium	90.5mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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