Description
Simple and flavorful turkey meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite pasta or crusty bread.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, marinara sauce, Italian dinner, easy meatballs, baked meatballs