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Turkey Meatballs
5 from 18 votes

Turkey Meatballs

Turkey meatballs in a delicious homemade sauce. Serve this traditional Italian meal over pasta or for a low carb version serve over broccoli slaw or spiraled zucchini.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time:
12 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan finely grated
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 egg lightly beaten, large
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 onion chopped finely, small
  • 1 pound ground turkey dark meat
  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage spicy
  • olive oil extra virgin, for drizzling over meat when cooking
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic chopped, large cloves
  • 1 onion medium, chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 3/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds ground
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 2 28- ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red wine optional
  • pasta or 1 package broccoli slaw

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Cook sauce first to let flavors blend as long as possible. In a large deep skillet over medium high heat warm the olive oil. Add the onions, garlic salt and pepper and cook until onion is limp and fragrant. Add 1/2 cup of the basil, fennel, oregano tomatoes brining to a simmer. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally while preparing meatballs. Stir in remaining basil and wine (optional) when adding meatballs.
  3. For the meatballs, in a large bowl blend together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Add the turkey meat and sausage gently mixing into the breadcrumb mix with your fingers until combined. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (approximately 24). Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on top. Bake until cooked for 12-15 minutes. Once cooked add to sauce.
  4. Serve with spaghetti noodles or for a carb-free option, steam or stir-fried broccoli slaw.