Super Saucy Turkey Meatballs
These saucy turkey meatballs are a perfect combination of juicy ground turkey simmered in a rich tomato sauce with Italian seasonings. Served with spaghetti curls, you will love how easy this recipe is to make and how much your family will adore the flavors.
ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 8 oz spaghetti curls
- additional grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3.
Divide mixture into 12 portions and shape into meatballs. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and fully cooked.
- 5.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 6.
Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7.
While the meatballs are simmering, cook the spaghetti in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
- 8.
Serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti curls. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
