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Turkey Parmesan Meatball Pasta Bake

Course: Casserole, Comfort Food, Main Meals, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories:
Author: Terri

Ingredients

For the Turkey Meatballs

For the Sauce

  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 12 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can water
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • tsp pepper
  • 32 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
  • 1 12 oz box elbow pasta

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and spray a large baking sheet with a non stick spray. Set aside

For the Turkey Meatballs

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onions, eggs, oregano, basil, salt and pepper together until well combined.
  • Roll into meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Makes 32-35 meatballs.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked reaching 160° internal temperature.

For the Sauce

  • In a large sauce pan, add tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cover saucepan and cook over medium/low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer sauce for 30 minutes.
  • Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, rinse and set aside.
  • Grate cheese and set aside.
  • Once sauce is done, add pasta to sauce. Stir gently until well coated.
  • After meatballs are thoroughly cooked, add meatballs to sauce
  • Add ¾ of the grated mozzarella cheese. Stir gently.
  • Pour/spoon into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with a non stick spray.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for an additional 10 - 15 minutes to brown the cheese a bit.
  • Great served with salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg