Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 2 pounds lean ground turkey; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; Hot cooked pasta; Additional minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked pasta
Additional minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Preheat broiler. Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next eight ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes.
2
For the sauce, in a 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the next nine ingredients. Add bay leaves and meatballs; gently stir into sauce.
3
Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese.
4
Omitting additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces, 1/2 cup fat-free milk, 2 pounds lean ground turkey, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Italian Turkey 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.

Italian Turkey Meatballs

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