Meal Kit
Turkey and Goat Cheese Meatballs
With Pesto Spaghetti and Baby Arugula
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pine Nuts), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Justin Paruszkiewicz
We put a tasty twist on spaghetti and meatballs by using lean ground turkey, goat cheese, and a delicious basil pesto. The goat cheese keeps these meatballs moist and flavorful, while the ground turkey offers a light source of protein. The pesto is as authentic as it gets with rich, bright flavors of basil, and Parmesan cheese, accented by sautéed baby tomatoes and arugula.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 196 oz. Ground Turkey
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6 oz. Spaghetti
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¼ cup Basil Pesto
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1½ oz. Goat Cheese Crumbles
- 1¼ oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 3 Parsley Sprigs
- ¼ oz. Baby Arugula
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Nutrition (per serving) 732rdx3J
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates69g
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Net Carbs62g
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Fat20g
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Protein15g
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Sodium210mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil. Bring medium pot of salted water to a boil. Put a colander in the sink. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Halve grape tomatoes. Stem and roughly chop parsley.
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2 Prepare the Meatballs
Place ground turkey, ⅔ of the goat cheese (setting aside the rest for garnish), and ⅔ of the parsley (setting aside rest for garnish) in a mixing bowl. Season with ½ tsp salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients with your hands or a spatula to incorporate.
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3 Roast the Meatballs
Roll the meatballs into either 6 jumbo meatballs or 12 smaller 1" meatballs.
Place on the baking sheet and roast for 14-17 minutes, or until fully cooked (165 degrees minimum internal temperature.) For smaller meatballs, cook 11-13 minutes. -
4 Cook the Pasta
While meatballs are roasting, add pasta to boiling water. Boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat, drain well, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
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5 Warm the Pasta
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the tomatoes until warm and beginning to wilt, about 2-4 minutes. Add the pesto and cooked pasta, mixing to coat the pasta. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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6 Plate the Dish
Add a serving of pasta to the middle of each plate, twirling it upwards to give height. Place 3 jumbo meatballs (or 6 smaller meatballs) on each plate around the pasta. Garnish with baby arugula, remaining goat cheese, remaining parsley, and a crack of freshly ground black pepper.
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