Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Easy turkey meatballs that are perfect served over whole wheat spaghetti or zucchini noodles.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free version if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 cups marinara sauce look for a low-sugar, low-fat variety, warmed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
- Place the turkey, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil, egg and water in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. You may need to add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to get a smooth mixture.
- Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Place the meatball on the sheet pan and repeat with remaining meat.
- Spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes or until meatballs are just done.
- Place the meatballs on a plate and pour the marinara sauce over the top, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- If you prefer a warmer sauce, cook the sauce in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Then add the turkey meatballs over the sauce, toss until combined, and then serve.
- Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days
- You may freeze for up to 3 months.
- You may use lean ground chicken instead of ground turkey
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.6mg