Hearty Meatball Stew
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
- 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, divided
- 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans less-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup ditalini or other small pasta
- 2-1/2 cups any frozen vegetable blend (do not thaw)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
* Heat broiler. Lightly spray broiler pan with cooking spray.
* In large bowl, combine turkey, oats, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon thyme; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to sheet of aluminum foil or waxed paper. Pat mixture into 9- by 6-inch rectangle. Cut into 1-1/2-inch squares; roll each square into a ball. Arrane on broiler pan.
* Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat about 6 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.
* While meatballs cook, bring broth, remaining tomato sauce, remaining thyme and, if desired, salt to boil in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pasta and vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, stir together water and cornstarch until smooth. Add to pan with meatballs. Cook and stir until broth is thickened. Spoon into bowls.
* Makes 6 servings.
Source: Quaker Oatmeal
* In large bowl, combine turkey, oats, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon thyme; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to sheet of aluminum foil or waxed paper. Pat mixture into 9- by 6-inch rectangle. Cut into 1-1/2-inch squares; roll each square into a ball. Arrane on broiler pan.
* Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat about 6 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.
* While meatballs cook, bring broth, remaining tomato sauce, remaining thyme and, if desired, salt to boil in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pasta and vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. In a small bowl, stir together water and cornstarch until smooth. Add to pan with meatballs. Cook and stir until broth is thickened. Spoon into bowls.
* Makes 6 servings.
Source: Quaker Oatmeal
Recipe Info
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Date
January 9, 2006
Categories
Soups and Sauces