Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

These lean meatballs are filled with the flavors of Italy with fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs.

Provided by Melt Organic Buttery Spread

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Melt® Organic Buttery Spread

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine all the ingredients together except for the Melt®; stir well in a bowl. Form around 30 balls out of the mixture. Put them on a broiler pan coated with the melted Melt. Bake around 15 minutes or until a cut meatball shows no pink inside. Serve with pasta and sauce or place on a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 351.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

1 ½ pounds ground lean turkey
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
⅔ cup dry Italian bread crumbs
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 each garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Melt® Organic Buttery Spread, softened

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

What's not to love about moist and tender homemade Italian meatballs? Because they're made with lean turkey, they're lower in saturated fat, too! -Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23



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Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next eight ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. , For the sauce, in a 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the next nine ingredients. Add bay leaves and meatballs; gently stir into sauce., Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Omitting additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked pasta
Additional minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

CLASSIC ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

A classic Italian Meatball recipe that I inherited from the restaurant I cooked in years ago. I've swapped ground turkey for the veal and switched to light sour cream to make the dish healthier but the flavor still came out fantastic! These won't fall apart on you - and don't forget to simmer them in your favorite sauce for at...

Provided by Brad Nichols

Categories     Turkey

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • 1. Combine everything except Olive Oil in a large mixing bowl and knead ingredients together until well mixed
  • 2. Roll golf ball sized pieces of the mixture in your palms until round and well formed.
  • 3. Heat the Olive Oil on Medium-High Heat in a saute pan
  • 4. Cook the meatballs until brown - about 3 mins in total, turning a couple of times
  • 5. Once cooked - add these to your favorite tomato based sauce for a nice long simmer!! Yum!!

1 1/2 lb ground lean turkey
1/2 lb sweet italian sausage
1 1/2 c seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c light sour cream
1 egg
2 Tbsp fresh chopped italian parsley
2 tsp oregano, dried
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 clove garlic minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 c olive oil

GREAT-GRANDMA'S ITALIAN MEATBALLS

My great-grandmother started this easy meatball recipe with our family. We use ground beef and turkey for these meatballs, and the flavor's so good, you won't miss the extra calories. -Audrey Colantino, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 18-22 minutes. If desired, serve with pasta and pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and pasta sauce

MY ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

These turkey meatballs are moist and flavorful. Pan fry, bake, or cook from raw right into your favorite spaghetti sauce, as I do!

Provided by debbie eckstein

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl. Form meat mixture with wet hands into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter without handling or packing too hard.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes . An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

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