Herbed Turkey Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

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This herbed turkey meatballs and tomato sauce recipe is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic meatball dish. Made with lean ground turkey and flavored with a blend of aromatic herbs, these meatballs are tender and flavorful. The homemade tomato sauce is rich and tangy, complementing the meatballs perfectly. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.

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Herbed turkey meatballs and tomato sauce recipe details

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A hearty meatball sauce recipe with healthy ground turkey in the lineup.
Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices white bread, crumbled
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil for 7 minutes to soften, then pour into a mixing bowl and toss with bread crumbs and milk. Let the bread mixture rest for 1 minute.
2. Stir in ground turkey, parsley, egg, cheese, sage, and salt. Form into 1-inch meatballs, then coat with flour.
3. Pour the last tablespoon of oil into the skillet and place over medium heat again. Cook meatballs in hot oil for about 3 minutes, then stir in tomatoes. Boil, then simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked completely.
4. Serve over pasta if desired.