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Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs

Delicious and healthy turkey meatballs baked to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp milk
  • 0.15 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup yellow onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 24 oz marinara sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, toss bread crumbs with 3 Tbsp milk. Let rest a few minutes, then stir with a fork.
  • Add parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano to bread crumb mixture.
  • Add ground turkey, sprinkle salt and pepper, and drizzle egg yolk over mixture.
  • Toss mixture with clean hands until well combined. Form into 16 meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn meatballs over and bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce over low heat in a saucepan.
  • Serve meatballs warm with marinara sauce, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Notes

This recipe pairs perfectly with spaghetti or a fresh salad.