Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
Wild Turkey Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Tender turkey meatballs are simmered in rich marinara sauce for classic Italian-American comfort food. The lean ground turkey creates lighter meatballs while maintaining all the traditional flavors families love, perfect over pasta or in submarine sandwiches.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*Turkey Meatballs
3Cooking Instructions
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Meatball Preparation: Soak breadcrumbs in milk until absorbed. Combine all meatball ingredients gently. Form into golf ball-sized portions. Chill 30 minutes to firm up.
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Sauce Development: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes, wine, herbs. Simmer 30 minutes until thick.
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Cooking Process: Brown meatballs in batches. Add to simmering sauce. Cook 25-30 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Serving: Over pasta with additional Parmesan
Make-Ahead: Excellent freezer meal - freeze cooked meatballs in sauce
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 415 calories, 46g protein, 13g fat, 22g carbohydrates.
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4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 415 calories, 46g protein, 13g fat, 22g carbohydrates.
