What's For Dinner: Pasta, Turkey Meatballs with Bocconcini

I grew up in a house where my mom made us dinner every night.  It was always a lean meat (turkey or chicken), a steamed vegetable or salad and a starch.  Looking back I realize now how spoiled we were.  We all know how hard it is to got to work, workout, take care of our families and get dinner on the table but I always feel better when I know that I was able to give my family a good meal. 

That's why today I'd like to introduce you to one of my family's favorite meals.  I will warn you, it does take a little time to prepare (about 30 min) but it satisifies my criteria: 1. Healthy, 2. Heats up well, 3. Favorite of everyone.

This is the first time I've provided a recipe so bear with me.  I managed to take a few pictures during the prep work but then got so excited to eat it, that I forgot to take a picture of the finished product.  Then I took it for lunch yesterday and today so now it's gone!  I promise it looks amazing done!  Just make it and you'll see.

I usually make this on Sunday nights so we can eat it all week.  Yeah, it makes that much. 

Hopefully you'll enjoy it too:

Ingredients:

• Coarse salt and pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
• 8 oz orecchiette pasta
• 3/4 -1 lb Ground Turkey Breast
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tablespoon butter (I like to use real butter not margarine, it's better for you)
• 1/2 pint bocconcini (Fresh Mozzarella)
• 1/4 cup italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

1. Start to boil water for pasta
2. In a large bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, egg, 2 T Parmesan, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon sald, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. Use your CLEAN hands to mix it all up and mix
4. Using a small scoop, form into balls.
5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 T butter over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally until browned (5-7 min).
6. Add 1 1/2 cups water and simmer, stirring occasionally until meatballs are cooked through and liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup (10-12 min).
7. Add tomatoes; cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute
8. Drain pasta, add bocconcini, meatballs and sauce, remaining parsley, butter, parmesan and season with salt/pepper.
9. Toss and enjoy!

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