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Turkey Meatballs

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cauliflower rice, meatballs, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey meat
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Tomato Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil

Instructions

Turkey Meatballs

  1. Preheat your broiler (or heat oven to 500 degrees)

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the turkey, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.

  3. Once combined, scoop and form the mixture into golf ball size meatballs.

  4. Place the meatballs on a sprayed baking sheet.

  5. Place under the broiler for 8 minutes (flipping every 2 minutes to get every side).

  6. Once browned, place the meatballs in the tomato sauce (directions to follow) and simmer for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.

Tomato Sauce

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot.

  2. Mince the onion and garlic and add it to the pot.

  3. Saute for 2 minutes until softened.

  4. Add the red pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds.

  5. Pour in the tomatoes and add the salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.

  6. Add basil and stir before serving.