CREAMY PESTO SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Make creamy Pesto Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs for your entrée tonight! You'll only need 35 minutes for this delectable spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1 lb. ground turkey
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup dry Italian-style bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package to al dente, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, mix turkey, Parmesan, bread crumbs and garlic just until blended. Shape into 12 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup turkey mixture for each meatball. Cook in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until meatballs are no longer pink, turning occasionally. (Meatballs will not be done.) Remove meatballs from skillet; set aside.
  • Add peppers to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Add Neufchatel and pesto sauce; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 4 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
  • Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Add spaghetti and cooking water to Neufchatel sauce; mix lightly. Top with meatballs; cover. Cook 13 min. or until meatballs are done (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 33 g

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