Description
These turkey meatballs are tender, flavorful, and simmered in a rich marinara sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, and salt and pepper in a large bowl, mixing gently.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 1/4–1 1/2 inches.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Transfer baked meatballs to simmering sauce and let them cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta, on rolls, or alongside roasted vegetables.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender. Keep an eye on the cooking temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg