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cooked perfect recipe turkey meatballs with spaghetti cacio e pepe

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Cacio e pepe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 5 portions

Ingredients
  

Our Cooked Perfect® Products

Other Ingredients

  • 1 lb Spaghetti dry
  • 4 oz Butter 1 stick, cubed and chilled
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper ground
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat Cooked Perfect Turkey Meatballs according to package directions.
  • While the meatballs are heating, add the spaghetti to the water and boil until still slightly firm (this will vary based on brand). Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • In the same large pot, add half of the butter and black pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the spaghetti, half of the pasta water, and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat, and briskly stir in the remaining butter and cheese until the cheese melts.
  • Season with salt (if necessary). Serve and enjoy.

Notes

This recipe can be made with any variety of Cooked Perfect meatballs.
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