Description
A delicious and easy one pot turkey meatballs recipe simmered in a rich marinara sauce. These tender, flavorful meatballs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and pair wonderfully with pasta, zucchini noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Shape Meatballs: Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, ensuring even sizing for uniform cooking.
- Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning carefully to brown all sides.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour in the marinara sauce and water or chicken broth. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the meatballs before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides like pasta, zucchini noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to maintain tenderness.
- These meatballs are excellent served over pasta, zucchini noodles, or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
