Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 minced clove of garlic; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 -ounce fresh bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve on the side for grating; 1 pound ground turkey or chicken; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups tomato sauce (recipe above); 1 pound perciatelli pasta; Salt and pepper to taste; Parmesan cheese-to serve on the side for grating

Servings: persons

1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 minced clove of garlic
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 -ounce fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve on the side for grating
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomato sauce (recipe above)
1 pound perciatelli pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese-to serve on the side for grating

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
2
In a bowl mix together; green onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
3
With a fork stir in ground turkey or chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
(You can crumble some in a skillet, cook, taste, and then adjust seasoning).
5
Shape mixture into small meatballs.
6
In a large skillet heat olive oil.
7
Add meatballs in a single layer and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes a side, without disturbing.
8
If they stick, loosen with a slotted spoon.
9
Stir in tomato sauce into the skillet, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes (while spaghetti is cooking) to reheat sauce and cook meatballs through.
10
Drain pasta and then return to the pot and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
11
Dish out a portion of pasta on each plate and spoon some meatballs and sauce in center.

916

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 green onion, thinly sliced, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1 -ounce fresh bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Meatballs

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