Name: Spaghetti Os and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, use good quality; 1 slice white bread, about 30 grams, crumbled or ⅓ cup breadcrumbs; ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons 2% milk, divided; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 teaspoons onion powder, divided; 8 ounces 93% ground turkey, or your favorite ground meat; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces anellini pasta, uncooked; 2 cups chicken bone broth, i used swansons; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 cup crushed tomatoes, i used tuttorosso

Ingredients

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¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, use good quality
1 slice white bread, about 30 grams, crumbled or ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
¾ cup + 3 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons onion powder, divided
8 ounces 93% ground turkey, or your favorite ground meat
½ tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces anellini pasta, uncooked
2 cups chicken bone broth, i used swansons
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup crushed tomatoes, i used tuttorosso

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the parmesan, crumbled bread, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 clove of garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder. Allow the bread to soak up the milk before adding the ground turkey and mixing well. Form the mixture into mini meatballs, about ½ tablespoon each.
In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Brown the meatballs for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside, wiping the skillet clean afterward.
Spray the skillet with oil again and add the uncooked pasta along with the remaining garlic. Toast for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
Pour in the bone broth, Italian seasoning, remaining onion powder, the rest of the milk, crushed tomatoes, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Bring this mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, return the meatballs to the skillet. Stir well, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low, cooking for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, uncover and stir the dish. Continue cooking covered until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, which will take another 10-12 minutes.

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Notes

Ensure to use quality parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
If you don’t have anellini pasta, any small pasta shape will work.
For added flavor, you can incorporate fresh herbs when garnishing.

Author: jeremy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 60mg