Pasta Stars with Mini Turkey Pesto Meatballs

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces ground turkey
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (28 oz) can Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups uncooked star-shaped pasta
  • Salt and pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
  • Snipped fresh basil, for topping

Steps

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine ground turkey, pesto, breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roll mixture into about 28 to 30 small meatballs and transfer to a plate. Cover and chill while you make the tomato sauce.
  • 2
    Heat a teaspoon or so of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook until onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add tomatoes (do not drain) and broth; stir to combine. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Blend soup (either with an immersion blender or in a regular blender, in batches) until smooth. Cover and return to a simmer on the stove. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Simmer until pasta and meatballs are cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season pasta with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Serve pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and snipped basil on top.

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