A feast of savory meatballs in hot tomato sauce is delicious. The turkey meatball is a healthier version of its cousins, Italian sausage and beef meatballs. If you have ground turkey in your fridge and are wondering what to do with it-this recipe gets the most bang for your taste buds and is relatively easy. And besides, who doesn't like a few spicy meatballs in their mouth? ...that's what she said!
Easy Italian Turkey Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey (I use regular Lean ground turkey)
1 packet Italian seasoning
1/3 cup bread crumbs (Panko is amazing for this)
1 egg
Ice cream scoop
Cooking spray (for baking dish & ice cream scoop)
Easy Italian Tomato Sauce:
1 can tomato sauce plain OR crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1/3 of the mini can tomato paste (this is equiv. to approx. 2-3 tablespoons, but who keeps track...)
1/2 onion
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Place ground turkey, Italian seasoning packet, bread crumbs and egg into a bowl. Mix together.
Step 3: Coat your ice cream scoop and baking dish with cooking spray. Scoop meatballs into small 1-2 inch thick balls and place in baking dish.
Step 4: Chop and saute an onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until translucent. Add can of plain tomato sauce, 1/3 can tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, dried Italian herbs, bay leaf and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat.
Step 5: After oven is pre-heated, place meatballs in oven for 15-18 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the top.
Step 6: After the initial 15-18 minutes in the oven, turn your meatballs over in baking dish for final 5-8 minutes of cooking. Grilling tongs keep the meatballs from being flung onto the floor.
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| Fully Cooked Italian Turkey Meatballs |
Step 7: Place meatballs promptly into sauce and distribute evenly to coat.
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