Juicy Turkey Meatballs with Italian Herbs
These Italian Turkey Meatballs are juicy, tender, and packed with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan for classic Italian flavor. Baked in marinara sauce, they’re lighter than beef but just as satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish or keep them in the oven-safe skillet. Pour marinara sauce over the top, cover lightly with foil, and bake for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan. Serve over spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or with garlic bread.
Notes
- Gently combine the turkey with breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings. Overmixing makes the meatballs dense instead of soft and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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