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Savory Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce Delight!

Savory Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce are delicious bites made from ground turkey, baked to perfection, and served in a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped basil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 jar 24 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a spacious bowl, mix together the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, minced garlic, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until just blended.
  3. Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly 1.5 inches in size.
  4. Arrange the turkey bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly brush the olive oil over the tops.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden.
  6. While the meatballs bake, warm the tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. After baking, gently transfer the turkey bites into the simmering tomato sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, optionally sprinkling with extra basil or Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, replace half of the panko with finely grated carrots or mushrooms.
  • Add a teaspoon of chili flakes for extra heat.

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