Italian Turkey Meatballs With Mostaccioli

  • Prep 60 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked, crumbled
  • 2 lb. ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian Style Bread Crumbs
  • 1 oz. (1/4 cup) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (16-oz.) pkg. uncooked mostaccioli (tube-shaped pasta)
  • 1 (28-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine spinach, cooked bacon, ground turkey, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and eggs; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • 2
    Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 22 minutes or until browned and thoroughly cooked.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, cook mostaccioli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
  • 4
    In large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and sugar; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve hot meatballs and sauce over mostaccioli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  • Mostaccioli noodles are smooth in texture, unlike similar-looking Penne noodles, which are ridged.
  • Have extra meatballs? You can store pre-cooked meatballs in the freezer for up to two months in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/8 of Recipe
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
150mg
50%
Sodium
1170mg
49%
Total Carbohydrate
64g
21%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
4g
Protein
41g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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