Oven-Ready
Turkey Meatball Marinara
with baked gemelli
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) 8O7KbMOD
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat25g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1210mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 3 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
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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Start the Meatballs and Vegetables
Spray provided trays with cooking spray.
Tear spinach.In one provided tray, combine tomatoes, spinach, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, garlic salt, half the ricotta (reserve remaining for pasta), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into 12 equally-sized meatballs and place in second provided tray. Evenly top with 2 tsp. olive oil. Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven, 12 minutes.While meatballs and vegetables bake, continue recipe.Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step. -
Add the Toppings
In another mixing bowl, combine remaining ricotta, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for topping), 2 Tbsp. water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and marinara. Set aside.After 12 minutes, carefully remove trays from oven. Evenly top meatballs with 1/3 the sauce (reserve remaining for vegetables). Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add remaining sauce and pasta to vegetables. Stir to combine and evenly top with ricotta mixture, remaining shredded cheese, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Cover both trays with foil. -
Finish the Meal
Bake both trays covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, cheese is melted, and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top pasta with meatballs. Garnish meatballs with sauce from tray. Bon appétit!
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