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Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet

Cheesy Turkey Meatballs covered in sauce and cheese, made all in one skillet, serve this with a green salad and a little bread on the side for dipping!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons skim milk (or water)
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed with the side of a knife)
  • 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes (I prefer Tuttorosso)
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 small cloves crushed garlic (or 1 large)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (I like thicker shredded Polly-O)
  • 1 large egg
  • parsley or basil for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds 93% ground turkey
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl combine the milk, breadcrumbs, Pecorino, garlic, egg, tomato paste, parsley and salt and mix well to combine.
  2. Add the turkey and mix using a fork to fully mix everything together, careful not to overwork and form into 18 meatballs.
  3. 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.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the oil and garlic and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% 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.