Description
Turkey meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that brings joy to any meal. Made with lean ground turkey and a blend of savory spices, these tender meatballs are perfect for pairing with spaghetti, stuffing into sub sandwiches, or enjoying as tasty snacks. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make weeknight dinners a breeze while satisfying cravings for hearty comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs—aim for about twenty.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve meatballs with sauce poured over them or tossed gently in sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg