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Turkey Meatballs In Marinara Sauce Recipe


Turkey Meatballs In Marinara Sauce Recipe
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You won't miss the beef or the calories with these tasty meatballs.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Italian style season breadcrumbs (or more as needed)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes,(packed in oil) rinsed, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus some for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, or homemade
  • 1 pound spaghetti

Directions
  1. Preheat broiler. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with the olive oil, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, carrot, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, thyme, oregano, egg, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix well, if the mixture feels too loose, add a bit more bread crumbs until the meat holds together when forming a ball. Form into 2 inch balls (do not compact the meat, use a light touch when making the meatballs); place on the baking sheet. Place under the broiler for about 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally so all sides get brown and the meatballs are almost cooked.
  3. Heat the marinara in a sauce pan. Add meatballs; cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs absorb some of the sauce. while the meatballs are cooking; prepare spaghetti according to package directions.
  4. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and meatballs; toss and heat through. divide between 6 heated pasta bowls; garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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Sounds Good, will give it a try. Saved. Thanks


Nice will try


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