Serves
2
A quick zucchini‑and‑meatball pasta is a warm bowl of tender pasta tossed with browned meatballs, soft sautéed zucchini, and a light tomato‑garlic sauce. It’s fresh, hearty, and comes together fast.
Categories
Recipe by
Iowa Turkey Federation
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 zucchinis sliced - 1 green, 1 yellow
- 1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 6 turkey meatballs or 1 cup turkey sausage crumbles
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup rigatoni pasta
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Sauté zucchini in olive oil. Add diced tomatoes and juice. Stir well.
- Add meatballs or turkey sausage crumbles and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer until the meat is heated through and the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Divide cooked pasta between two bowls.
- Top with turkey and vegetables. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
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