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Easy Turkey Meatball Tortellini Dinner

Easy Turkey Meatball Tortellini Dinner

A quick, delicious dinner featuring turkey meatballs and tortellini in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs ground turkey Lean meat for healthy meatballs.
  • 2 cups tortellini Use your favorite filled variety.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Plain or Italian-style.
  • 1 large egg For binding the meatballs.
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese Grated for extra flavor.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Enhances flavor of meatballs.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Adds depth to meatballs.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning A mix of herbs for flavor.
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For cooking meatballs.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Mix well, then form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until cooked through.
  • While meatballs bake, cook tortellini according to package instructions.
  • Serve meatballs over tortellini with sauce.

Notes

Pair with a side salad for a complete meal. For added flavor, sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving.