Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs Recipe

Name: Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Mozzarella Sticks, Cubed; 2 pounds Ground Turkey; 1 whole Egg; 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 4 Tablespoons Basil Pesto; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; Salt And Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, With Juices; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1/4 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoons Sugar; ⅛ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Servings: persons

4 whole Mozzarella Sticks, Cubed
2 pounds Ground Turkey
1 whole Egg
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
4 Tablespoons Basil Pesto
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
Salt And Pepper
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cups Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, With Juices
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/4 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoons Sugar
⅛ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1
For the meatballs: Cut mozzarella into small cubes, about 1/2 inch, or 6 pieces per stick.
2
Place mozzarella cubes in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4
Add turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, pesto, tomato paste, parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper.
5
Mix until combined and form into 16-18 meatballs.
6
Gently push a piece of chilled mozzarella into the center of the meatball and roll again to make sure the cheese is completely covered.
7
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
8
Cook for 2530 minutes or until fully cooked.
9
Serve the meatballs immediately with your favorite tomato sauce and pasta.
10
For the tomato sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add onion and cook for 45 minutes until tender.
12
Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
13
Pour in tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar and crushed red pepper flakes.
14
Cook, stirring occasionally until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Mozzarella Sticks, Cubed, 2 pounds Ground Turkey, 1 whole Egg, 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs

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