
Turkey Italian Meatballs Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Juicy turkey meatballs baked with Italian herbs and garlic, served in a quick-simmering tomato sauce with basil. Tender, herbaceous meatballs with bright, flavorful tomato sauce ready in under an hour.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1/2 small yellow onion, (peeled)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (light or whole)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced (may sub ¾ tsp garlic powder))
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ((or 1 tsp dried))
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ((or 1 tsp dried))
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary ((or 1/2 tsp dried, lightly crushed))
- 2 teaspoons granulated beef bouillon, (better than bouillon or 2 cubes, crushed (optional, see notes))
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp EACH salt, pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- olive oil for brushing or cooking spray
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, (chopped (or ½ teaspoon onion powder))
- 4-6 cloves garlic, (minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder))
- 1 28 oz. can San Marzano whole tomatoes with juices*
- 1 15 oz. can San Marzano crushed tomatoes in puree ((fire roasted if possible))
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon, (or better than bouillon, see notes)
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil ((or 2 teaspoons dried))
- 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried thyme, salt, pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
- chicken broth as needed (optional)
- sugar to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1187mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 658mg
- Calcium
- 196mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 1187MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
