Oven-Ready

Turkey Meatball Marinara

with baked gemelli

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • Info
    16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
  • 16 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • Info
    ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    560
  • Carbohydrates
    46g
  • Net Carbs
    42g
  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    38g
  • Sodium
    1210mg

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
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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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