Description
Zesty Turkey & Ricotta Meatballs with Garlic Spinach Rigatoni is a delightful dish that combines tender, flavorful meatballs with creamy ricotta and vibrant garlic spinach. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, ensuring every bite is filled with memorable flavors. Serve over al dente rigatoni for a comforting meal that will impress your guests and satisfy all taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather and prepare ingredients by chopping spinach and mincing garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Bake meatballs for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with sautéed spinach in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Serve meatballs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg