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Turkey Meatballs in Marinara: 1 Joyful Meal

Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
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Enjoy these delicious and easy turkey meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce. They’re perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  5. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can brown the meatballs in a regular skillet and then transfer them to a baking dish with the marinara sauce before baking.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated.

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