How to Cook Perfect Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs

Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs. These Italian Healthy Turkey Meatballs are flavorful and moist! These Italian turkey meatballs are bound together with oatmeal so they're gluten-free! They're made super moist by the addition of Rao's Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce instead of milk, so they're also dairy-free!

Pair them with some quinoa or some whole wheat spaghetti. These lean meatballs are filled with the flavors of Italy with fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs. Reviews for: Photos of Italian Turkey Meatballs. You can have Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs

1. You need of Meatballs.
2. Prepare 1 1/4 lb of Ground Turkey, 93% lean.
3. Prepare 1/4 cup of whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs.
4. It's 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese.
5. It's 1/4 cup of Parsley, finely chopped.
6. It's 1 of egg.
7. Prepare 1 clove of Garlic, Minced.
8. It's 1 tsp of Kosher Salt & Pepper.
9. You need of Sauce.
10. Prepare 1 tsp of Olive Oil.
11. It's 4 clove of Garlic, Smashed.
12. Prepare 28 oz of can Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes.
13. Prepare 1 of Bay Leaf.
14. Prepare 4 pinch of salt and pepper.
15. It's 1/4 cup of Fresh Basil Chopped or parsley.

These lightened up Italian turkey meatballs have been lightened up using ground turkey instead of beef. They are the perfect family friendly meal for any night of These little meatballs make a great appetizer with toothpicks inserted, or have them for lunch with good Italian bread, or dinner over pasta. In this healthy turkey meatball recipe, a base of sautéed mushrooms, celery and garlic adds flavor and helps keep calories in check and portions hearty. Serve these meatballs with marinara as an appetizer, on top of spaghetti or on a roll for a healthy meatball sub.

Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese. Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each..
2. In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn..
3. Pour crushed tomatoes into the crock pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil..
4. Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set slow cooker to low, 4 to 6 hours..
5. When meatballs are ready, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss in some fresh basil or parsley or both!.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes, over pasta, or enjoy it in a hoagie roll as a meatball sandwich.

Healthy Turkey Meatballs without breadcrumbs baked in the oven until juicy inside and golden outside. There is a belief that turkey is leaner than beef. The truth is only if you choose ground turkey made from breast meat only, otherwise dark meat and skin. These meatballs make a fancy easy appetizers or hors d' oeuvres served with toothpicks inserted. They also make a satisfying meal with Italian bread and can be toped over pasta or rice.