Description
This Caprese Turkey Meatball Pasta Skillet combines tender turkey meatballs, cherry tomatoes, pasta, and mozzarella in a flavorful one-skillet meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta Skillet:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls or cubed mozzarella
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Extra basil and Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make the Turkey Meatballs: Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs and cook until browned.
- Prepare the Skillet: Sauté cherry tomatoes, add marinara sauce and cooked pasta. Return meatballs to the skillet, top with mozzarella, cover, and cook until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- For a bubbly cheese top, briefly broil the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
