My Italian Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
3. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta.

Interesting Facts

• Ground turkey is a leaner alternative to ground beef.
• Parmesan cheese is a hard, aged cheese.
• Parsley has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries.
• Garlic has been used to flavor food for thousands of years.