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Cheesy baked turkey meatballs
Juicy turkey meatballs baked in rich tomato sauce topped with melty cheese is the perfect dinner served with crusty bread or pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 352 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) ground turkey / turkey mince
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 extra-large egg beaten
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tbsp dried herbs (I used oregano, basil and parsley)
- pinch of chilli flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the tomato sauce
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 400 g (14oz) chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried herbs
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups grated Mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Combine the turkey with breadcrumbs, crushed garlic, a beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, herbs, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- With wet hands, form the meatballs and place on a parchment lined plate or chopping board.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet or pan (Use a slightly deeper pan to make sure the sauce doesn't boil over) over medium-high heat.
- Add a splash of oil then add the meatballs, cooking in batches until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan you cooked the meatballs, add chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and herbs and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, Balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity from the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer then remove from the heat. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven and allow to bake for 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced slightly and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, top with the grated mozzarella and place back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil and serve.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
1286mg
(54%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
604IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
598mg
(60%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1286mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 598mg | 60% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.