Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet
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4.7
Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet
Description
The Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet recipe starts with a mixture of ground turkey, seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, egg, tomato paste, parsley, and salt. The mixture is carefully combined to form 18 meatballs. These meatballs are browned in a nonstick skillet to develop flavor and seal in juices, then removed and set aside.
Using the same skillet, garlic is sautéed briefly before adding crushed tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper. The browned meatballs are returned to the skillet and simmered uncovered for about five minutes so the flavors meld and the meatballs cook through completely. Finally, shredded mozzarella cheese is added on top, covered briefly until melted, either on the stovetop or under a broiler if a cover isn’t available.
This dish delivers tender turkey meatballs with a savory tomato sauce rich with Pecorino cheese and fresh parsley notes. The melted mozzarella adds a creamy, gooey finish that complements the slightly firm texture of the meatballs. Preparing the entire dish in one skillet limits cleanup and allows the sauce to absorb the browned bits from cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons milk or water, skim
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed with the side of a knife)
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes I prefer Tuttorosso, canned
- 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 garlic or 1 large, small cloves, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese I like thicker shredded Polly-O, shredded, part-skim
- 1 egg large
- parsley or basil, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup parsley plus more for garnish, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 93% lean
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the milk, breadcrumbs, Pecorino, garlic, egg, tomato paste, parsley and salt and mix well to combine.
- Add the turkey and mix using a fork to fully mix everything together, careful not to overwork and form into 18 meatballs.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, when hot spray with oil and brown the meatballs about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Set aside on a dish.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add the oil and garlic and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and return the meatballs to the skillet. Partially cover and simmer medium-low until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover, top with mozzarella cheese, cover and cook until melted, about 2 minutes. If your skillet doesn’t have a cover, you can put it under the broiler 2 to 3 minutes, until melted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3meatballs and sauce | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 31.5g | 63% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 134.5mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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