Description
Baked Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic dish. Juicy ground turkey is combined with aromatic herbs and spices, then baked to perfection for a delightful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. These meatballs pair beautifully with marinara sauce over pasta or can be served as an appetizer. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to impress while keeping your culinary efforts low-key.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup plain or Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Once meatballs are done, add them to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg