One-Pot Saucy Turkey Meatballs

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calories:

429

Protein:

48g

Fat:

21g

Carbohydrates:

12g

Sodium:

1219mg

Credit
Turkey Farmers of Canada

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs ground Canadian turkey
1 large Canadian turkey sausage (1/3 lbs) - casing removed
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped or grated onion
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store bought)

Tip: These meatballs can be portioned out and frozen for a quick weeknight meal or lunch. Serve over rice, pasta, zucchini noodles or on their own with a hearty salad.

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pour milk into breadcrumbs and let soak until fully absorbed, 2-3 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook onions until translucent and cooked through but not browned, 3 – 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Combine all ingredients in a large-size mixing bowl. Do not overwork to keep the meatballs light and fluffy.
Use a standard size ice cream scoop to evenly portion out meatball mixture into a large size skillet or frying pan. Use the palms of your hands to roll into balls.
Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven.
Add tomato sauce to meatballs and gently simmer over low heat for 20 – 30 minutes.