Italian Turkey Meatballs
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Italian Turkey Meatballs
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We love these juicy, Italian ground turkey meatballs in homemade tomato sauce. Serve them over your favorite pasta, pizza or sandwich!
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Ingredients
- 20 oz 1.3 lb ground turkey breast 93% lean
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1/4 cup Pecorino or Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I swear by Tuttorosso)
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/2 small onion (cut in half but don't chop)
- 1 egg
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 large clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt + fresh pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- Salt and fresh pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium size pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn. Add crushed tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and bay leaf. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer on low 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese. Using wet hands, mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined. Form small meatballs, about the size of a ping ping ball (1/8th cup each).
- If you wish, you can brown the meatballs in a skillet, or brown them in the broiler on a sheet pan until the tops are golden, 7 to 8 minutes. OR you can gently plop them right into the sauce.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and onion and serve over pasta or whole wheat Italian bread.
Notes
- You can make them with 99% lean turkey although they will be more dry, if you do.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4meatballs with sauce
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
25.5g
(51%)
Fat
11.5g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
997mg
(42%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10.5g
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs with sauce | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 25.5g | 51% |
| Fat | 11.5g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 997mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10.5g | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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