Name: Ricotta Turkey Meatballs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garlic Asiago Cream Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 vidalia onion (minced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (rehydrated in hot water, drained and minced); 1/4 cup packed chopped parsley; 1 egg (lightly beaten); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; For the sauce:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 shallots (minced); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 3/4 cup half and half; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese; kosher salt and pepper (to taste)