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Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Orecchiette

Time
1 hr
Makes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
13
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • Olive oil
  • 1 pound (455 grams) ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup panko, or another plain, dry breadcrumb
  • 1 cup basil pesto, homemade or store bought, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan, plus more to serve
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound (455 grams) zucchini or summer squash, sliced into 1/4″ half-moons
  • 1 pound (455 grams) dried orecchiette
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (see Note)
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