Delicious Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Italian Turkey Meatballs, simmered in a rich marinara sauce. These juicy meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor from fresh basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or as crowd-pleasing appetizers at your next gathering, this recipe will elevate your cooking game and leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs using your hands or an ice cream scoop.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra sauce and garnish with fresh basil or more parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in chopped spinach or using chicken instead of turkey. To keep the meatballs moist, avoid overmixing when combining ingredients.