How to Make Italian Turkey Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy twist on traditional meatballs, then you’ve come to the right place. These Italian turkey meatballs are not only packed with flavor, but they are also lean and nutritious. They make the perfect addition to pasta dishes, sandwiches, or even served on their own as a tasty appetizer.

By using ground turkey instead of beef, you are cutting down on the fat content without sacrificing any of the savory goodness. The addition of Italian seasoning...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Melt® Organic Buttery Spread, softened
  • 1 ½ pounds ground lean turkey
  • ⅔ cup dry Italian bread crumbs
  • ⅓ 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

Information

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

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

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 495mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 341mg