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Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs with Pesto and garlic are seared and simmered in a rich and delicious tomato sauce. Serve over pasta for an easy dinner!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 (Makes 18 Meatballs)
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 pounds lean ground turkey mince or beef, pork or chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or almond meal for lower carb
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons traditional basil pesto
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika sweet or smokey
- 1 pinch red chilli flakes optional but gives a nice kick
- 2 teaspoons salt to season
Sauce:
- 17 ounces pasta sauce of choice or crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces condensed tomato soup or Passata / Tomato Sauce for U.S readers
- 2 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan to serve
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a large sized bowl. Shape into meatballs (I made 18 meatballs about 2-inches in diameter).
- Spray a nonstick pan with cooking oil spray or grease with a drizzle of olive oil and pan fry meatballs until underside is golden. Turn them and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and the tomato soup (or passata/sauce). Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, and serve over spaghetti or quinoa or rice!
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Notes
- Feeling like extra garlic? Serve with easy cheesy garlic bread!
Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
2.588mg
(0%)
Potassium
1.099mg
(0%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1.629IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(Makes 18 Meatballs)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2.588mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1.629IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.