Description
Tender and juicy turkey meatballs bathed in rich marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner or quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, along with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a separate saucepan, then toss the meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Notes
These meatballs freeze beautifully. Portion them into airtight containers for up to 3 months in the freezer. They are also great served with spaghetti or in sub sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg