Italian Turkey Meatballs

Name: Italian Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey; ▢1/3 cup plain bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp milk; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion diced; 2 eggs; 1/4 bunch fresh parsley chopped; 3 cloves garlic pressed; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

These Italian Turkey Meatballs are the definition of a PERFECT meatball! The method in this simple recipe makes turkey meatballs that taste great, are tender, with the perfectly moist texture, and the flavor is out of this world! They are perfect for spaghetti and meatballs or meatball subs, but also flavorful enough to just eat all on their own. Both the kids and adults in our family beg for more of these Italian style Turkey Meatballs! https://easyfamilyrecipes.com/italian-turkey-meatballs/

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:51:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories648.3 kcal (32%)

Total Fat37.3 g (53%)

Carbs10.8 g (4%)

Sugars2.1 g (2%)

Protein67.6 g (135%)

Sodium2258.9 mg (113%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbsground turkey

⅓ cupplain bread crumbs

2 Tbspmilk

2 Tbspolive oil

1onion

diced

2eggs

0.25 bunchfresh parsley

chopped

3cloves garlic

pressed

2 tspsalt

1 tspground pepper

½ tspred pepper flakes

1 Tbspitalian seasoning

¼ cupparmesan cheese

freshly grated

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl, then add the parmesan, eggs, onion, parsley, garlic. Pour in the milk and olive oil and mix to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes so that the dry ingredients start to soak up the wet ingredients.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey into the mixture and work it in until it is evenly mixed. You might need to use your hands.

Step 4

Form the turkey into 2 inch balls and place evenly spaced on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until cooked through (internal temp of 165˚F)