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title: Turkey Meatball Penne
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/turkey-meatball-penne-6022ac4651481655500b99d5
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Quick, Easy Cleanup, Easy Prep, Pasta, Meatballs]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 4800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy tomato sauce, though opinions on turkey meatballs were mixed.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/turkey-meatball-penne.avif"
---

@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@pre-cooked turkey meatballs{10%oz}
@penne pasta{8%oz}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@shallot{1%unit}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@italian seasoning{1%tsp}
@chili flakes{½%tsp}
@tomato paste{2%tbsp}
@cream sauce base{1%unit}
@parmesan cheese{2%tbsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%pinch}
@water{¾%cup}

Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Peel and mince garlic.

Remove pre-cooked turkey meatballs from packaging. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and warmed through ~{4%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

Once water is boiling, stir penne into pot. Cook until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

While pasta cooks, melt butter in pan used for meatballs over medium heat. Stir in shallot and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened ~{2%minutes}. Add half the italian seasoning and a pinch of chili flakes if desired; cook ~{30%seconds}. Stir in tomato paste; cook ~{1%minute}.

Pour water into pan; stir until smooth. Cut top off carton of cream sauce base to open fully; pour contents into pan. Using a spoon or spatula, scrape any remaining sauce from carton into pan. Add half the parmesan, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened ~{2%minutes}. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed. Turn off heat.

Stir meatballs and drained penne into pan with sauce until coated. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in sauce. Divide pasta between bowls. Top with remaining parmesan and more chili flakes if desired. Serve.