Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground turkey; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 egg; 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Servings: persons

3 pounds ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

1
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.

1282

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds ground turkey, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto 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.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

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