Italian Turkey Meatballs
A lighter take on a classic comfort food, these Italian turkey meatballs are packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups cooked pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Form walnut-sized balls from the mixture.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
- Simmer the marinara sauce in a skillet and add the baked meatballs for 10 minutes.
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions.
- Plate the pasta, then top with meatballs and sauce, garnishing with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins, herbs, or add extra spices for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, Italian, healthy recipes