Easy Turkey Meatballs In Marinara Recipe

Name: Easy Turkey Meatballs In Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes; 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Garlic Salt; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Crushed Sage; 1 pinch Dried Rosemary; 19- 1/4 ounces, weight Lean Ground Turkey (that's What My Turkey Comes In, 1 Pound Would Be Fine); 1 whole Large Egg; 2 whole Large Egg Whites; 1/4 cups Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs; 2 Tablespoons Golden Milled Flaxseed; 1 Tablespoon Shredded Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1 whole Medium Yellow Squash (shredded, Pressed With Paper Towel)

Servings: persons

1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (8 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
1- 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Garlic Salt
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoons Dried Crushed Sage
1 pinch Dried Rosemary
19- 1/4 ounces, weight Lean Ground Turkey (that's What My Turkey Comes In, 1 Pound Would Be Fine)
1 whole Large Egg
2 whole Large Egg Whites
1/4 cups Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
2 Tablespoons Golden Milled Flaxseed
1 Tablespoon Shredded Parmesan
1/2 teaspoons Coarse Ground Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1 whole Medium Yellow Squash (shredded, Pressed With Paper Towel)

1
For the marinara sauce: In a large pan, bring crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce to a simmer.
2
Stir in seasonings.
3
Continue simmering as you prepare the meatballs.
4
For the turkey meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, egg whites, breadcrumbs and flax.
5
Stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
6
Add shredded squash (dont forget to press out excess moisture) and mix well.
7
Using 2 tablespoonfuls of meat, roll into balls and gently drop into simmering marinara sauce.
8
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Carefully turn over any meatballs not covered in sauce.
10
Cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
11
Serve over pasta, roasted squash, or in a bun.
12
Enjoy.

1107

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes, 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Garlic Salt, and more.

Yes, Easy Turkey Meatballs In Marinara 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Turkey Meatballs In Marinara

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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