Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound 93% Lean Ground Turkey; 2 Tablespoons Bread Crumbs; 1 Egg; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 2 cups Good Quality Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Works Well; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 leaf Basil, Chopped; 4 ounces, weight Burrata Cheese, Cut Into Large Pieces

Servings: persons

1 pound 93% Lean Ground Turkey
2 Tablespoons Bread Crumbs
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
2 cups Good Quality Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Works Well
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 leaf Basil, Chopped
4 ounces, weight Burrata Cheese, Cut Into Large Pieces

1
Preheat oven to 400 F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, egg, minced basil, garlic salt, oregano, cumin, Dijon mustard, black pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes.
3
Mix together and roll into 1 inch meatballs.
4
You will end up with anywhere between 16-22 meatballs.
5
Put meatballs onto a rimmed baking tray or baking dish.
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Bake meatballs for 15 minutes.
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While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce.
8
Heat a large skillet on medium-low and add tomato sauce and oregano.
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At this point you can add any herbs or additional ingredients such as mushrooms or red pepper flakes if you desire.
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Sauce will thicken.
11
Once meatballs are done baking, add them to the skillet; spoon the tomato sauce generously over the meatballs and add the basil.
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Place the Buratta randomly in the tomato sauce and/or over the meatballs; continue cooking on medium-low for 5 more minutes or until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
13
Serve meatballs over grain or pasta of choice.
14
Would also be great over spaghetti squash.

385

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound 93% Lean Ground Turkey, 2 Tablespoons Bread Crumbs, 1 Egg, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata 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 in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata

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