Sunday, October 23, 2011

Wonderful Sunny Sunday!!!! (Turkey Parmesan Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce over Pasta)

It has been a wonderful few days off work and I am so very happy right now..  Things are slowly falling into place.. Can't wait to get into my new home and make it mine.. can't wait to cook in the kitchen for the first time..  :)  Can't wait to do all the first that you do in a new home..  Decided to make a late lunch/early dinner tonight..  made some yummy Turkey Parmesan Meatballs and they are baking in the oven and the sauce is simmering happily on the stove..  It's going to be delish..  :) 






Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

3/4 c Italian Breadcrumbs
1/2 to 1 c grated Parmesan Cheese
1 lb ground Turkey
garlic powder
Italian Seasoning
1/4 c tomato sauce

Mix all together into a bowl and form into 1 inch ball and place on a greased sheetpan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes until done.. 










Spicy Tomato Sauce

Olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green and yellow bell pepper, chopped
4 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 28 oz can water
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with jalapenos and lime
salt 
pepper
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
12 to 16 oz pasta, cooked according to pkg directions and drained

In a large saucepan heat oil,  cook the onions for a couple minutes,  add the peppers, cook another 2 minutes,  add the mushrooms and garlic,  cook 2 minutes.  add the seasonings and then add the crushed tomatoes, the water and the diced tomatoes,  bring to a boil,  reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes..  Serve over pasta and topped with meatballs and parmesan cheese

No comments:

Post a Comment