---
title: Creamy Tomato Penne & Turkey Meatballs
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-penne-and-turkey-meatballs-6889facd3947e0d99f17090f
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - New
  - Sodium Smart
  - Italian
  - Pasta
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 98
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Some found the dish tasty, but others felt it lacked flavor, especially in the sauce and meatballs.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Turkey meatballs were challenging to form; consider chilling the mixture before shaping for better consistency.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/creamy-tomato-penne-turkey-meatballs.avif"
---

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

In a #large bowl{}, combine @ground turkey{10%oz}, @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp}, @italian seasoning{1%tsp}, and a big pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{½%tsp}. Shape into meatballs and bake on a #baking sheet{} until cooked through ~{12%minutes}.

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{8%oz} to #large pot{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

Meanwhile, toss @tomato{2%unit} in a #small bowl{} with a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp}, salt, and black pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.

Once pasta is done, heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @garlic{4%clove}; cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{45%seconds}.

Stir in @sun-dried tomato paste{2%tbsp} and @cream sauce base{2%cup}. Cook until warmed and slightly thickened ~{3%minutes}. Divide penne pasta between shallow bowls. Top with meatballs, tomato, and @parmesan cheese{½%cup}. Serve.