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Turkey Meatballs

Flavorful, tender turkey meatballs baked to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.33 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 0.6 oz finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 24 oz marinara sauce

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss bread crumbs with 3 tablespoons of milk. Let rest, moistening with additional milk if dry.
  3. Add parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, and oregano; mix well.
  4. Add ground turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Break egg yolk and drizzle over mixture.
  5. Mix with clean hands until well combined. Form into 16 meatballs.
  6. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes; turn over if golden, bake additional 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. While baking, heat marinara sauce on low heat in a saucepan.
  9. Toss meatballs with warm marinara sauce and serve garnished with herbs if desired.

Notes

For best results, use lean ground turkey and fresh herbs.