Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Quick Ground Turkey Meatballs with Marinara. These tender meatballs, made from lean ground turkey and infused with aromatic herbs and spices, are simmered in a rich marinara sauce that enhances their savory goodness. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining friends, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot over pasta or in sub rolls, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg