Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
  • 34 cup carrot, diced
  • 34 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 14 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Method

  • Combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, cheeses, fresh herbs and mix gently with your hands to combine.
  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat, roll meat mixture into small, marble sized balls and place in pan.
  • Brown on all sides, remove from pan and set on paper towel to drain.
  • Add chopped onion to same pan and saute until translucent, remove from pan.
  • Add white wine to pan over medium high heat and bring to a simmer while scraping up the browned bits on the pan, reduce to about 1/2 and set aside.
  • In large stock pot add the broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add all ingredients, including meatballs, onions & reduced white wine.
  • Boil gently for 10 minutes, add pasta and boil gently for 10 more minutes.