Delicious and Healthy Turkey Meatballs with Flavorful Vegetable Sauce

These turkey meatballs are packed with flavor and are a healthy alternative to traditional meatballs. They are made with lean ground turkey and seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. The meatballs are then baked to perfection and served with a flavorful vegetable sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Try this recipe and impress your family and friends with this delicious and healthy dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg.
3. Mix the ingredients well until fully combined.
4. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
5. Place the meatballs on a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
7. While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
8. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, carrots, and minced garlic to the skillet.
9. Cook the vegetables until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
10. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
11. Stir the sauce well to combine all the ingredients.
12. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13. Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the skillet with the vegetable sauce.
14. Gently stir the meatballs into the sauce, making sure they are coated evenly.
15. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
16. Serve the turkey meatballs with the vegetable sauce over cooked pasta or rice.
17. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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