Description
Baked Turkey Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, combining lean turkey with savory spices for a deliciously moist bite. Paired with a rich tomato sauce, these meatballs promise to be the star of your dinner table, whether it’s a cozy family meal or a gathering with friends. Easy to prepare and versatile, they can be served alongside pasta, rice, or enjoyed as appetizers. Get ready to delight your taste buds with every flavorful morsel!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat tomato sauce in a saucepan and add baked meatballs to soak up flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added richness, swap ground turkey for ground chicken. Incorporate grated cheese or additional herbs for extra flavor. Allow meatballs to chill before baking to help maintain their shape.