SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL STEW

Spaghetti and Meatball Stew image

Looking for a hearty dinner using Progresso® bread crumbs and mushrooms? Then check out this delicious stew that features turkey meatballs and pasta.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg white
1/2 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey or extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
2 cups fat-free tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 2/3 cups uncooked radiatore (nuggets) pasta (5 oz)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, mix milk and egg white. Stir in turkey, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake about 10 minutes or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked.
Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat water, pasta sauce, bell pepper and mushrooms to boiling. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer about 15 minutes or until pasta is of desired doneness, stirring occasionally. Stir in meatballs; heat until hot. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/3 Cups), Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g