Skinny Italian Meatballs (Turkey) - 1 pt Recipe

Name: Skinny Italian Meatballs (Turkey) - 1 pt Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 oz (1.3 lb) Ground Turkey Breast 99% lean; 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated; 1/4 cup parley, finely chopped; 1 egg; 1/2 small onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; Quick marinara sauce:; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso); 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp oregano; 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil; salt and fresh pepper to taste

Servings: persons

20 oz (1.3 lb) Ground Turkey Breast 99% lean
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated
1/4 cup parley, finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Quick marinara sauce:
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
salt and fresh pepper to taste

1
In a medium size pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.
3
Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and bay leaf.
4
Stir and reduce heat to low.
5
Cover and let simmer.
6
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, onion, garlic and cheese.
7
Using your (clean) hands, mix all the ingredients well until everything is combined.
8
Form small meatballs, about the size of a ping ping ball.
9
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil on medium high in a large saute pan.
10
Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
11
When brown, add the meatballs to the sauce and cook about 20 minutes.

451

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 oz (1.3 lb) Ground Turkey Breast 99% lean, 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated, 1/4 cup parley, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Skinny Italian Meatballs (Turkey) - 1 pt Recipe 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!