Ingredients:Meatballs:1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley2 tablespoons whole milk1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 large egg, at room temperature1 clove garlic, minced1/2 small onion, finely chopped8 ounces ground dark turkey meat8 ounces spicy Italian turkey sausage links,…

Ingredients:2 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 small onion, chopped1 (10 1/2-ounce) can beef broth, undiluted2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce1 1/4 cups water1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables3 dozen frozen meatballs

Here’s an excellent reason to make a beeline for the ground-chicken section of the meat department: moist, flavorful meatballs speckled with pancetta and glazed with tomato paste. These are wonderful made with white or dark meat.Ingredients:3 red bell peppers, cut into strips1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar1/8…

Ingredients:2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans chicken broth1 cup water1 cup medium shell pasta, uncooked16 frozen meatballs, cooked2 cups spinach leaves, finely shredded1 cup pizza sauce

EFFORT: NOT MUCH PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 6 HOURS KEEPS ON WARM: 1 HOUR The ingredient list is designed for use in a medium (4- to 5 1/2-quart) slow cooker. See the cook’s notes for ingredient lists for small (2- to 3 1/2-quart) and large (6- to 8-quart) models.Ingredients:3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned tomato paste3…

Ingredients:3/4 pound ground pork3/4 pound ground turkey4 ounces (1/2 cup) whole milk ricotta1/3 cup minced flat-leaf parsley leaves1/3 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/2 cup)3 tablespoons finely grated pecorino1 slice bacon, finely minced2 large cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or lemon thyme1 large egg, beaten2 teaspoons kosher salt2…

Ingredients:Kosher salt12 ounces orecchiette pasta2 bunches broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces8 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling4 cloves garlic, thinly slicedPinch of red pepper flakes1 large eggFreshly ground pepper1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

Ingredients:2 pounds lean ground beef2 pounds ground pork1 medium onion, minced2 slices soft bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces5 cloves garlic, minced2 eggs1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon kosher salt1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 cups ricotta