MEATBALLS in a PASTA CROWN
(Serves 6)
I N G R E D I E N T S
1 lb Norbest ground turkey
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs dried parsley
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs vegetable oil
3 cups spaghetti sauce
8 oz thin spaghetti
2 Tbs dried parsley
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
D I R E C T I O N S
Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl, mix well, and shape into 12 meatballs. Saute in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook 6-8 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center.
Warm spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan over low heat.
Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain but do not rinse. Return spaghetti to cooking pan. Stir in 2 Tbs parsley, Italian seasoning, and mozzarella cheese.
Arrange meatballs in bottom of lightly greased 7-cup ring mold or casserole. Top with spaghetti, pressing firmly to mold spaghetti around meatballs.
Allow mold to stand 1-2 minutes, then invert onto large platter. Spoon spaghetti sauce into the center of the crown or over the top just before serving.