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Cavatelli with Meatballs and Spinach in Fresh Tomato Sauce

 

Flavorful dish...
 

½ lb 

 

cavatelli

 

¼ cup 

 

chopped parsley

 

3 Tbs 

 

seasoned breadcrumbs

 

2 Tbs 

 

grated Romano cheese

 

2 Tbs 

 

milk

 

1 large 

 

egg, beaten

 

1 Tbs 

 

grated onion

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

1 tsp 

 

salt

 

1/8 tsp 

 

pepper

 

½ lb 

 

ground turkey

 

1 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

1 bunch 

 

spinach, cleaned, trimmed and chopped

 

6 plum 

 

tomatoes, diced

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray jelly-roll pan with nonstick spray.

2

Cook cavatelli according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup liquid.

3

While pasta is cooking, in large bowl combine parsley, crumbs, cheese, milk, egg, onion, 1 garlic clove, ½ t. salt and pepper. Gently mix in turkey. Form into 20 balls. Place in prepared pan and bake 9-10 minutes, until cooked through.

4

Heat oil in large skillet. Add spinach, remaining garlic, and remaining salt. Cook 2 minutes until wilted. Add tomatoes and cook 1 minute. Add pasta, meatballs and pasta cooking liquid; cook 1 minute.

5

Serve with grated cheese.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Cooking Tips

*Cavatelli is short, narrow, ripple-edged shell pasta.  If you are unable to find cavatelli, look for another small shaped pasta to use in its place.

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