Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 clove pre-peeled garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 package fully cooked Italian-style turkey meatballs
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. dried pasta twists like gemelli (pictured), caserecci, or rotelle
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 c. torn basil leaves
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, and rosemary and saute 6 minutes, until softened.
  • Pour in wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, meatballs, and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • While sauce simmers, add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, or until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain and return pasta to pot and toss with butter until coated.
  • Stir in a ladleful of sauce and half the basil and toss until coated.
  • Put pasta on plates and spoon remaining meat sauce and basil over pasta.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.