Mini Turkey Meatball Casserole
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
418 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Mini Turkey Meatball Casserole
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A delicious Homemade Italian Comfort Food Recipe. Choose your pasta and make the perfect Family Dinner Dish.
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Ingredients
FOR THE TURKEY MEATBALLS
- 2 slices white bread (crusts removed)
- ¼-½ cup milk (I used 2%)
- ½ cup parmigiano (freshly grated)
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes pepper
FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cans pelati tomatoes (nothing added) (14 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil (if you prefer you can use 5-6 fresh basil leaves)
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½-¾ cup water
EXTRAS
- ½ cup shredded firm mozzarella
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano
- ¼-½ cup white sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 4 cups cooked short pasta
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Instructions
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- Soak the bread in milk for about 2 or 3 minutes, then squeeze out moisture and crumble. In a medium bowl combine the crumbled bread with the ground turkey, parmesan cheese, egg, and spices, mix well. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- In a large frying pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown meatballs on all sides. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
FOR THE SAUCE
- In the same pan add the tomatoes, garlic, spices and water, stir to combine, then add the meatballs and gently combine. Cook until thickened.
- While pasta is cooking pre-heat the oven at 350F (180C) and lightly grease a medium to large baking dish.
- While the sauce and meatballs are cooking, cook the pasta a little harder than al dent. Add the drained pasta to the sauce, gently combine, then pour into the prepared baking dish, drizzle with a simple white sauce (bought or homemade). (You can omit the white sauce but believe me it is sooo good with it). Sprinkle with the shredded firm mozzarella and freshly grated parmigiano.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pasta usually doubles in size when cooked, so for this recipe you will need approximately 2 – 2 ½ cups of dried pasta to make 4 cups cooked.
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- For this recipe I used mezze rigatoni but any short pasta type works like penne, ziti or mezze maniche.
- To make a simple whit sauce - In a small pot over medium heat melt ½ tablespoon of butter, then add ½ tablespoon of flour and a pinch of salt, combine with a whisk, add ½ cup of milk slowly and continue to stir until very thick.
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- Be sure to wrap the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. It will last up for about three or four days in the fridge. It can be re-heated in a 325F/175C oven for about 10-15 minutes or until heated throughout.
- The casserole can also be frozen, be sure to cool completely (and make sure the baking dish is freezer safe), cover with an airtight freezer safe bag and freeze for up to one to two months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
951mg
(40%)
Potassium
692mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 951mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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