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From Protagonist Cookbook 2.0 · page 52

Protein Penne & Spicy Meatballs

Air-fried turkey meatballs with protein penne and rosé tomato sauce.

Adapted for this kitchen. Not yet cooked here.
Protagonist 2.0 Not yet cooked here Air fryerInduction cooker
Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Published calories
488
Published protein
45 g

Protein Penne & Spicy Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 450 g lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chilli paste
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 450 g protein penne
  • 1 jar rosé tomato sauce

Method

  1. Mix the turkey, garlic, chilli paste, salt, pepper, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs just until combined.
  2. Form about 9 meatballs.
  3. Air fry at 204°C for 10 minutes, checking the centres reach 74°C.
  4. Meanwhile, boil the pasta on the induction cooker according to its package directions.
  5. Warm the tomato sauce in a pot, add the meatballs, and stir gently to coat.
  6. Drain the pasta, fold it through the sauce, and divide into four containers.

Counterbook note

The published 20-minute time assumes the pasta water and air fryer run in parallel.