Turkey Carbonara Meatballs - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb ground turkey
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 tsp Dijon mustard
4 None thin slices prosciutto, quartered lengthwise
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb spaghetti
1 None onion, finely chopped
1 None zucchini, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/4 cups light cream
None None Shaved Parmesan cheese, to serve
Preparation
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Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs and mustard in a large bowl. Mix well and season to taste. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Wrap each ball in strip of prosciutto.
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook meatballs 8-10 mins, shaking pan occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to package directions.
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same skillet on medium heat. Saute onion, zucchini and garlic 3-4 mins, until tender. Add cream. Simmer 3-4 mins, until reduced by half. Season.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water. Return pasta to pan. Add sauce and reserved water; toss to coat well. Season to taste. Serve with meatballs and Parmesan cheese.
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