Turkey Meatballs with Corkscrew Pasta |
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| Servings | Calories | % from Fat | Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Protein | Cholesterol | Fiber | Vitamin A | Vitamin C | Calcium | Iron |
| 4 | 470 | 70 | 8g | 1300mg | 83 | 23g | 40mg | 6g | 22% | 40% | 12% | 32% |
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| 3 cups uncooked rotelle (corkscrew) pasta (8 ounces) | 1/2 pound lean ground turkey | 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs (1/2 slice bread) |
| 1/3 cup finely chopped onion | 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce | 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) |
| 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped | 2/3 cup raisins | 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
| 1/4 cup tomato paste | 2/3 cup chicken broth | 2 tablespoons sugar |
| 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves | 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves | 1 teaspoon salt |
| 2 cans (16 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained | ||
| 1 | Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Mix turkey, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper and garlic. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Cook meatballs in skillet over medium-high heat until brown on all sides. |
| 2 | Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 15 mintues or until meatballs are no longer pink in center. Serve over pasta. |