Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 10 (Makes about 40 meatballs)
Scrumptious and super easy to throw together. These juicy turkey meatballs are packed with amazing flavors of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs and tossed in a delicious simple Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce. A delectable, easy, and quick weeknight meal perfect for everyone!
INGREDIENTS :
Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 pounds ground turkey 93/7% lean
- 2 ounces sliced bread
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 extra-large egg
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons milk for soaking bread
- 1/2 c. shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 c. heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 c. chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 c. dry Parmesan cheese
- salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Garnish:
- minced fresh parsley
- shaved Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Start by squeezing gently the milk out of the bread. In a mixing bowl, place the wet bread and break it into small pieces. Add the rest of the meatball ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
Step 2: Over medium heat, preheat an oven-safe pan while rolling the meatballs.
Step 3: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 4: To get an even amount of the meat mixture, use a cookie scoop. Or simply use your hands and get the meatballs into the same sizes.
Step 5: After rolling the meatballs, place them on a cutting board lined with parchment paper.
Step 6: Into the preheated pan, drizzle the oil. Cook the meatballs for a couple of minutes until the first side is done. To loosen the meatballs, gently shake the pan and flip the meatballs one by one.
Step 7: In the meantime, combine the sauce ingredients. Over the meatballs, pour the sauce.
Step 8: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for about 15 to 18 minutes.
Step 9: Remove the meatballs from the oven when done and serve right away garnished with some shaved Parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 267 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 373mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1.4mg
