Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Description
This Italian Turkey Meatballs recipe uses 93% lean ground turkey mixed with breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, egg, and water for a tender, flavorful mixture. Formed into small balls, the meatballs are placed on a foil-lined pan sprayed with cooking spray and broiled for about 10 minutes until just done, turning the tops sprayed for slight browning.
Once cooked, the meatballs are served immediately covered with warmed marinara sauce and garnished with fresh parsley. The broiling method avoids frying but still creates nicely cooked meatballs with a good texture. The marinara adds acidity and moisture, balancing the turkey's mild flavor.
These meatballs work well as a main course or with pasta. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to four days or can be frozen for up to three months. Lean ground chicken can be substituted if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free version if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 cups marinara sauce look for a low-sugar, low-fat variety, warmed
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
- Place the turkey, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil, egg and water in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. You may need to add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to get a smooth mixture.
- Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Place the meatball on the sheet pan and repeat with remaining meat.
- Spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes or until meatballs are just done.
- Place the meatballs on a plate and pour the marinara sauce over the top, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm the marinara sauce separately before combining it with the meatballs for better temperature and flavor melding.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Meatballs freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
- Lean ground chicken may be used as an alternative to ground turkey.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1526mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14.1mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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