Description
Turkey meatballs are a mouthwatering dish made from lean ground turkey and a medley of savory spices. Each bite delivers a tender, juicy texture that bursts with flavor, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This easy recipe ensures restaurant-quality results every time, allowing you to impress family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (your favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, combine them with the sauce and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg