This homemade turkey meatballs recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs. Made with lean ground turkey, a flavorful combination of herbs and spices, and baked to perfection, these meatballs are packed with flavor and have a tender texture. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce and pasta for a satisfying and wholesome meal. They are also great for meal prepping or as a family-friendly appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve the turkey meatballs with the marinara sauce and cooked pasta, if desired.
- Enjoy these delicious and healthy turkey meatballs as a main dish or appetizer!
Interesting Facts
Turkey meatballs are a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatballs, as turkey is leaner and lower in fat.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the meatball mixture.
Leftover turkey meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
These meatballs can be made in advance and reheated for quick and convenient weekday meals.