---
title: Turkey Meatball Penne
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/turkey-meatball-penne-6022ac4651481655500b99d5
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Quick
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 4800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy tomato sauce, but opinions on the turkey meatballs were mixed; some found them flavorful while others disliked the texture or seasoning.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, especially with the pre-cooked meatballs.
nutrition:
  calories: 670
  fat: 30
  saturated fat: 15
  carbohydrates: 80
  sugar: 15
  fiber: 4
  protein: 13
  cholesterol: 70
  sodium: 620
  trans fat: 1
  potassium: 830
  calcium: 90
  iron: 2.6
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Italian%20Recipes/Meatballs/turkey-meatball-penne.avif"
---

Bring a #large pot{} of salted @salt{4%tsp} water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.
Halve, peel, and mince @shallot{1%unit}. Peel and mince @garlic{2%clove}.

Remove @pre-cooked turkey meatballs{12%ounce} from packaging.
Heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{4%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and warmed through, 3-5 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.

Once water is boiling, stir @penne pasta{6%ounce} into pot. Cook until al dente, 9-12 minutes.
Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain using a #strainer{}.

While pasta cooks, melt @butter{4%tbsp} in pan used for meatballs over medium heat. Stir in shallot and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
Add half the @Italian seasoning{1%tbsp} and a pinch of @chili flakes{1%tsp} if desired; cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in @tomato paste{1%unit}; cook for 1 minute.

Pour ¾ cup plain water into pan; stir until smooth.
Cut top off carton of @cream sauce base{4%ounce} to open fully; pour contents into pan. Using a spoon or spatula, scrape any remaining sauce from carton into pan. Add half the @Parmesan cheese{½%cup} (save the rest for serving), 1 tsp @sugar{2%tsp}, and ½ tsp @salt{}.
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with @black pepper{1%tsp} if needed. Turn off heat.

Stir meatballs and drained penne into pan with sauce until coated. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in sauce.
Divide pasta between bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan and more chili flakes if desired. Serve.