Receta Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Meatballs are always a crowd pleaser. These healthy turkey ones happily wallow in a pan of homemade tomato sauce.
When my husband and I lived in New York City years ago, we regularly hit various Italian restaurants around the city, from the authentic joints in Little Italy to the family-style place near our apartment. While we had our fair share of risotto and shrimp Parmesan (one of my favorites), what sticks in my mind is the tomato sauce. Simple, fresh and beyond flavorful! Even though I’m sure the sauces were being whipped up by some twenty-something chef phenoms, I liked to imagine that an Italian nonna was back in the kitchen, putting together our meals with a pinch of love.
These meatballs in tomato sauce remind me of those New York experiences, though I can’t claim to have the touch of an Italian nonna. That being said, this is one of those meals that will appeal to everyone in the family, and is rather forgiving. Lopsided meatballs…no big deal! Too much sauce…fuh-get about it!
Typically when I make meatballs, such as my Baked Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs or Baked Turkey, Quinoa & Zucchini Meatballs, I make morsels that can be consumed in one or two bites. But these…these are serious meatballs. They bake in about 20 minutes, which gives you just enough time to whip up the tomato sauce.
These meatballs can be served over pasta or rice, or eaten solo – whatever appeals to you.
- Other healthy ground turkey recipes:
- Cookin’ Canuck’s Turkey Cannelloni with Roasted Peppers & Spinach
- Cookin’ Canuck’s Turkey Taco Twice-Baked Potatoes
- The Spiced Life’s Indian Burrito Bowl
- TermiNatetor Kitchen’s Thai Baked Egg Rolls
- Chocolate & Sea Salt’s Quinoa Turkey Taco Bake
- Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
1 lb. extra-lean ground turkey ½ medium onion, grated 3 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 tsp ground oregano ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground pepper 2 tsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground oregano ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 8 portions, form into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, bring the sauce to a boil, and then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and basil. Nestle the meatballs into the sauce and spoon sauce over to coat the meatballs. Serve over pasta or rice, or on their own. Weight Watchers Points: 8 (Points+), 6 (Old Points) Serving size: 2 meatballs + ¾ c sauce | Calories: 316.2 cal | Fat: 8.0g | Saturated fat: 1.9g | Carbohydrates: 31.3g | Sugar: 3.0g | Sodium: 931.0mg | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 34.1g | Cholesterol: 111.5mg 3.2.2925
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