Rigatoni & Meatballs Recipe
Braised turkey meatballs, breadcrumbs, garlic, spinach, almonds, lemon cream sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Lemon Cream Sauce
Rigatoni
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped spinach, finely chopped almonds, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Lemon Cream Sauce Preparation
- 4
Heat Cream
In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Add Flavorings
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Rigatoni Cooking
- 6
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 7
Cook Pasta
Add rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 8
Assembly
- 9
Serve
Plate the rigatoni and sauce, then top with the cooked meatballs. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped almonds if desired.