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Simple Turkey Meatballs with Sauce

September 1, 2015 by DinnerPlanner

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Simple Ground Turkey Meatballs Cooked in Tomato Sauce

These simple ground turkey meatballs cooked in delicious tomato sauce are actually so easy that all you need to do is mix, roll and toss!  Yes,  just mix a few ingredients together, roll into little balls, and toss them right into the sauce. 20 minutes later you have a super delicious meal!

We all have those hectic days where it would be really nice to sit down to a home-cooked meal, but who has the time some days?

Well here is the answer to no time to cook!  Try these turkey meatballs just one time and I think we will change your mind!

Buy 93% fat ground turkey instead of the super lean 99% ground turkey. There is more flavor and the turkey is actually a bit easier to work with.

As always, use fresh chopped parsley if you have it on hand because it’s so good for you.  Serve these delicious meatballs over your favorite whole wheat spaghetti, egg noodles, or your favorite pasta.

Simple Ground Turkey Meatballs in Sauce

  • 1 lb. ground turkey (do not buy the super lean)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cream or milk

Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and form into meatballs.  You should end up with about 14 meatballs.  The best way to make meatballs is by using a small ice cream scoop.  Every meatball should be the same size so they cook evenly.

Best Tomato Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, diced fine
  • 1 (28 0z.) can crushed tomatoes (don’t substitute)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Using a large skillet with a lid, saute garlic in butter and olive oil until garlic is tender.  Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet.  Rinse out tomato can with 1/2 cup of water and stir into the skillet.  Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Add meatballs to the skillet and bring to a light boil.  Cover; reduce heat to a light bubble simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring meatballs halfway through cooking. Remove from heat and let sit for one minute.

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Melt butter with the olive oil and saute the garlic.

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Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet and stir.

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Toss in those turkey meatballs and cook for 20 minutes.

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