Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
Expertly prepared wild turkey recipe

Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

Wild Turkey Recipe

4.2(104)

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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

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19 ingredients total19 with images8 with substitutions

3Cooking Instructions

  1. 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
  2. Sauce Development:

    • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil
    • Add tomatoes, wine, herbs
    • Simmer 30 minutes until thick
  3. 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


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