Mini Turkey Meatballs with Rigatoni

Mini Turkey Meatballs with Rigatoni

Recipe in Muscle & Fitness: Hers (Jan/Feb 2009)

 

Serves 4

 

Meatballs

12 oz lean turkey breast

1/4 c breadcrumbs or oatmeal

2 T finely chopped onion

2 T chopped fresh parsley (or 1 t dried)

1 egg white

1/4 t garlic powder

Salt/pepper to taste

Nonstick cooking spray

 

Quick Sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 c chopped onion

1/3 c chopped celery

8 oz tomato sauce

8 oz canned crushed tomatoes

1/2 t oregano

2 T chopped fresh basil (or 1 t dried)

Salt/pepper to taste

Nonstick cooking spray

8 oz dry rigatoni

 

Instructions:

*Preheat oven to 400. Lightly spray a baking sheet w/ cooking spray.

 

*In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all meatball ingredients. Shape mixture into 20 small meatballs, place on baking sheet, and bake 20 minutes, turning once halfway through baking time to brown evenly.

 

*Boil water for pasta. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: lightly coat a medium saucepan w/ cooking spray and add garlic, onion, and celery. Saute 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat until onion starts to soften.

 

*Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

 

*Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Stir meatballs into sauce and serve over pasta.

 

NI:

Cals: 410

Protein: 26 g

Carbs: 57 g

Fat: 8 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 5 g

Sodium: 666 mg

 

**Shown with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

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