Penne With Turkey Meatballs

Penne With Turkey Meatballs


1. In a large bowl add bread crumbs, milk and mix until well combined.

2. Mix in eggs and 1/2 cup Romano cheese and mix well.

3. Add turkey and gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Shape into golf-size balls.

6. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.

7. When almost smoking, add meatballs and without moving or turning the meat allow it to brown for about 3 minutes.

8. Turn meatballs and brown other side.

9. Continue to cook until all sides are golden brown.

10. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.

11. Lower heat and allow meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes.

12. Turn off heat and keep warm on stove, be careful not to overhandle the meatballs since they are soft and fragile.

13. In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to boil.

14. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.

15. Drain pasta, do not rinse pasta with water.

16. Remove meatballs from sauce and place in serving bowl.

17. Pour some tomato sauce over meatballs, leaving 1 cup sauce in skillet.

18. Place the cooked penne into the skillet with the remaining sauce and toss well.

19. Pour pasta into a large serving bowl and serve alongside of meatballs.

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