PENNE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 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 high 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, about 8 minutes total. 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 to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse pasta with water since you want to retain the pasta natural starches so that the sauce will cling to the penne.
- Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl. Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, but leave about 1 cup of sauce in skillet. Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well. Pour sauced pasta into a large serving bowl. Serve alongside the meatballs.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors. Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce. If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to six months.
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Bandile Bandile
bandile_bandile@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were really good. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Rajan tmg
rajant@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are impressive.
Hridoy Hasan
h_h28@aol.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
osi osiiano
o-o@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.
Chunky Holmes
holmes-chunky72@yahoo.comI made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it. He said it was the best pasta dish he'd ever had.
Shahzaib Bhai
bshahzaib90@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Roger Moo
mooroger@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were really good. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Elinor Balmores
b-e@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The meatballs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
A R
a19@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Andrew Khosa
khosa-andrew@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.
Phyllis Keene
p_k64@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were really good, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.
Tous eef
tous.eef@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Khairullah Khangajani
khairullahk@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The meatballs are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Kamogelo Tjie
tjiekamogelo28@aol.comI'm a picky eater, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were well-seasoned and the sauce was perfectly balanced.
Ash Rythm
a_r41@hotmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jasmin Nunya
j.n53@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite pasta dish! The combination of the tender penne, juicy turkey meatballs, and flavorful sauce is irresistible.
Atish Dhobi
d-atish56@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of turkey meatballs, but these were really good! They were light and fluffy, and the sauce was delicious.
Md Nurul Haque
m25@yahoo.comThis penne with turkey meatballs recipe was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this dish again.