Skillet Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
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Skillet Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Description
The recipe begins by combining ground turkey breast with egg, panko breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to form a flavorful meatball mixture. Small portions are scooped and wrapped around cubes of mozzarella to enclose the cheese in the center. The meatballs are then browned in a skillet with a light coating of oil or cooking spray, forming a crisp exterior over about two minutes per side.
Once browned, the meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce with the heat turned low and covered to finish cooking through, about 10 minutes. The final touch is a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella on top, which melts to create a cheesy topping. The meatballs remain tender and moist thanks to the turkey choice and cooking technique, with a balanced herb flavor and melty cheese inside offering a contrasting texture.
This dish works well as a main course served with pasta, bread, or a side salad. The sauce can be spooned over noodles, and the meatballs provide both protein and a flavorful, cheesy center to enhance the simple tomato base. It’s a comforting, well-rounded option for a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast lean
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, part skim
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, egg, panko, worcestershire, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper with your hands.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop the meatball mixture. Take one of the pieces of cubed mozzarella and stuff it into the center of the meatball, making sure to cover the cheese completely with meat. Repeat the process until all of the meat mixture is gone.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and spray it generously with cooking spray or add a tablespoon of olive oil. Place the meatballs in the skillet and brown them for 2 minutes on each side.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly into the skillet and turn the heat down to medium low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer the meatballs for 10 minutes. Top the meatballs with the shredded mozzarella and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1058mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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