High Protein Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
These juicy turkey meatballs smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella are a crowd-pleasing dinner that never disappoints.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lb Ground Turkey
- 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the fresh parsley. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix or the meatballs will become dense.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into about 20 meatballs, roughly 2 tablespoons each. Place them on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each one.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the meatballs are golden on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Pour the marinara sauce into a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Nestle the baked meatballs into the sauce and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Sprinkle the remaining fresh parsley over the top. Serve the meatballs as is, or with crusty bread or over spaghetti.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 45gFat: 24g
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