Turkey Meatballs And Pasta In Broth - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces lean ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 large beaten egg
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped into a 1/4-inch dice
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 cup farfalle pasta (bowtie)
1 fennel bulb, halved, cored and thinly sliced

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine turkey, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup parsley, salt and pepper, and mix well with your hands. Using a teaspoon, form 1-inch meatballs, and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of stock over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Raise heat to medium high, add carrots and remaining stock, and bring to a gentle boil. Add pasta; cook for 5 minutes.
Lower heat to medium, add meatballs, and simmer gently until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in fennel and remaining parsley.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.