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Delicious Italian Style Baked Turkey Meatballs served with marinara sauce

Italian Style Baked Turkey Meatballs

Comforting baked turkey meatballs flavored with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey Lean protein option
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Can use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For a richer flavor
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 egg Binding agent
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds traditional flavor
Sauce and Preparation
  • 1 jar marinara sauce For serving
  • to taste Olive oil spray For spraying meatballs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Lightly spray the meatballs with olive oil spray.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned.
Serving
  1. Serve with marinara sauce over pasta or on a sub roll for meatball sandwiches.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for more flavor. Don’t overmix the turkey mixture to keep meatballs tender. Experiment with spices or cheese for variety.