Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (preferably lean)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter meatballs and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and meatballs to stay juicy.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey instead of beef to reduce fat content.
- Add chopped spinach to boost nutrition.
- Substitute bread crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Include herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Healthy, Low-fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg