Turkey, Cheddar & Apple Meatballs with Egg Noodles

I found this recipe in my Rachel Ray magazine and thought it looked good. The original recipe called for pork, but I do not buy ground pork and always have ground turkey on hand. I enjoyed this recipe so much I have already made it more than once in a 3 week period. It is easy and very good. I even fed it to my 10 1/2 month old and he loved it too! So it is a great recipe for kids and adults alike. If you need a new pasta and meatball recipe, try this one out!

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey


• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese


• 1 cup bread crumbs


• 1 granny smith apple peeled & grated


• 1/2 onion grated


• 1/2 cup chopped parsley


• 1 egg, beaten


• salt & pepper


• 1 (12 ounce) bag of egg noodles


• 4 tablespoons of butter cut into pieces

Directions

1. Pre-heat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large mixing boil combine; turkey, cheese, bread crumbs, apple, onion, 3 tablespoons of parsley, the egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Shape into small meatballs ( I like to use a cookie scoop). Broil meatballs until golden brown & cooked through, about 15 minutes.


2. Meanwhile in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the noodles until al dente. Drain noodles and return to the pot and toss with butter and remaining parsley.


3. Add cooked meatballs to pot of noodles and enjoy!