Ground Turkey Meatballs with Pasta and Parmesan Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

Serving Size	1 Cup (201g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories	310
Calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total fat 12 g	15 %
Saturated fat 4 g	19 %
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg	23 %
Sodium 620 mg	27 %
Total Carbohydrates 30 g	11 %
Dietary Fiber 2 g	8 %
Sugars 3 g
Protein 21 g	39 %
Vitamin D (0.3mcg) 2% Calcium (120mg) 10% Iron (2.4mg) 15% Potassium (360mg) 8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. This is a representation of the nutrition label. The actual nutrition label on the product may vary slightly.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2

Prep the pasta according to the package while you start the rest of the meal.
Step 3

In a mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs using a 2 tbsp cookie scoop.
Step 4

In an oven safe skillet over medium high heat, sear the meatballs on each side for about 1 minute on each side.
Step 5

Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking the meatballs. About 15 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees fahrenheit.
Step 6

To make the sauce, start by heating some olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Step 7

Take your bell peppers and char each side approx 3-4 minutes each side. The skin should start to blister!
Step 8

When the peppers are mostly tender (after 10 minutes or so) place them in a food processor with the cashews, parmesan, ricotta, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and diced tomatoes.
Step 9

Pulse until everything becomes finely chopped. Start to stream in the milk and blend until the sauce becomes smooth
Step 10

When the meatballs are done, remove the skillet from the oven and pour the parmesan pepper sauce over the meatballs.
Step 11

When the pasta is finished, plate some in a bowl or serving dish and top with the parmesan pepper meatballs. Enjoy!

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