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Turkey Meatball Marinara with Penne

35 min5 servings๐Ÿณ 1 pan + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$45.00520 cal ยท 36g proteinkept by 1 family

Ingredients

  • ground turkey1ยพ lb
  • marinara sauce2 jars
  • penne pasta1 lb
  • breadcrumbs1/2 cup
  • egg1 count
  • parmesan cheese1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook penne according to package directions; mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and parmesan in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Roll turkey mixture into 20 meatballs and simmer in marinara sauce for 15 minutes over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Drain pasta and toss with sauce and meatballs, stirring gently.

  4. 4

    Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta, offering plain pasta to kids who prefer it.

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