Italian Turkey Meatballs

Italian Turkey Meatballs

These Italian-style turkey meatballs are made with lean ground turkey, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs. Serve with pasta and sauce, or in a sandwich.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
30 meatballs
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Melt® Organic Buttery Spread, softened
  • 1 ½ pounds ground lean turkey
  • 2/3 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a broiler pan with buttery spread.

Step 2
Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, rosemary, mustard, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Form mixture into 30 meatballs; place onto the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253
Calories
12g
Fat
11g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Cholesterol93mg 31%
Sodium495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Protein23g
Vitamin C7mg 36%
Calcium89mg 7%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium341mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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