Description
Tender, flavorful turkey meatballs baked to perfection and simmered in a rich marinara sauce for a healthy, family-friendly meal. Ready in 40 minutes and customizable with your favorite sides like pasta, rice, or flatbread.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons water or low-sodium chicken broth, if needed
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix gently with a fork or clean hands until ingredients are evenly combined, avoiding overmixing.
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to shape 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into balls, spacing 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until set.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add baked meatballs, and pour marinara sauce (and broth if needed) to cover.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes at a gentle rumble, ensuring sauce reduces slightly.
Notes
Use clean hands for even ingredient distribution during mixing.
Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
Add water or broth if the sauce seems too thick.
Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm meatballs have reached 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Meatballs freeze well for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with 0.5 cup marinara sauce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg