Penne Pasta Marinara with Chicken Meatballs
Recipe by Joe Urban.
A Crowd-Pleasing Lunch Line Staple Kids Actually Want
This school-friendly recipe combines Jones Dairy Farm Chicken Meatballs with hearty whole grain penne pasta and flavorful marinara sauce for a nutritious, crowd-pleasing meal. Easy to prepare and serve, it’s a balanced dish that delivers great taste and quality students will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 6 lbs., 4 oz. whole grain penne pasta
- 300 Jones Dairy Farm Chicken Meatballs
- 8 lbs., 12 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 cup, 2 tsp. fresh basil
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and kettle or braising pan to 350 degrees.
Place meatballs on lined sheet pans. Place in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes. Product must reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees for 15 seconds.
Transfer meatballs to 4″ half long steamtable pans, cover with plastic wrap, and hold in warming cabinet until service.
Add marinara sauce to kettle or braising pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
Cook penne pasta in steamer for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain liquid from cooked pasta.
Add penne pasta to marinara sauce and mix thoroughly. Transfer pasta to 4″ half long steamtable pans, cover with plastic wrap, and hold in warming cabinet until service.
Serve 1 cup of cooked pasta with sauce with 6 chicken meatballs.
Offer parmesan cheese and basil as garnish.
This recipe features
Chicken Meatballs
This recipe features
Chicken Meatballs
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