Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce: A Juicy, Homemade Delight
Enjoy these delicious turkey meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a homemade meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in the sauce.
- These meatballs can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Turkey Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Homemade, Juicy, Comfort Food