Why recepie famous for?
Mini meatballs in this dish have lots of flavor and give you plenty per serving. If you're cooking for more than two, simply double the recipe and bake in an 8-in. x 8-in. baking dish. Cook until cheese is nice and melted.
Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat penne pasta2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Dash salt
Dash garlic powder
1/4 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and garlic powder. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.Shape into 1/2-in. balls; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until no longer pink.
Drain pasta and meatballs. In a small bowl, combine meatballs with marinara sauce. Spoon half of mixture into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the pasta, cottage cheese and mozzarella; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
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