Description
Light Lemon Pesto Pasta with Turkey Meatballs made with hearty Banza chickpea pasta, lemon pesto and flavorful oven-baked meatballs.
Ingredients
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Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp za'atar seasoning
- 2 tsp minced onion seasoning
- salt and pepper (to season)
Lemon Pesto
- 3 cups basil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, (juiced and zested)
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to season
Banza Protein Pasta
- 1 box Linguine Banza pasta
Instructions
Turkey Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium size bowl mix eggs, almond flour, cheese and seasonings together.
- Add turkey and mix the egg mixture with your hands until combined.
- Form into 12-14 even-sized meat balls. Place on a parchment paper- lined baking sheet. Cook for 22-25 minutes until reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
Lemon Pesto
- In a food processor, add basil, parmesan, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice and lemon zest. Blend until mixture is encorporated.
- While the mixture is blending, add EVOO slowly to avoid separation. If you add the oil to quickly, it may not fully incorporate with the pesto and be separated at the end.
- Blend until desired consistency is reached. The pesto should be a bit grainy. Add salt to taste.
Make the Pasta
- Follow instructions on pasta box. Once pasta is cooked, add the lemon pesto to the pot and mix.
- Serve with turkey meatballs and top with shredded parmesan cheese and pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian