Italian Turkey Meatballs With Mostaccioli

 

1

(9-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® Frozen Spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain

6

slices turkey bacon, cooked, crumbled

2

lb. ground turkey

3/4

cup Progresso® Italian Style Bread Crumbs

1

oz. (1/4 cup) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

2

garlic cloves, minced

2

eggs, beaten

1

(16-oz.) pkg. uncooked mostaccioli (tube-shaped pasta)

1

(28-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

1

(14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

1

teaspoon sugar

Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine spinach, cooked bacon, ground turkey, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic and eggs; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• 2 Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 22 minutes or until browned and thoroughly cooked.
• 3 Meanwhile, cook mostaccioli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
• 4 In large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and sugar; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve hot meatballs and sauce over mostaccioli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.