How to Make Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a delicious and flavorful meal that is sure to impress your family and friends? Look no further than these Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs! This recipe takes traditional turkey meatballs to a whole new level by adding gooey, melty mozzarella cheese and fragrant pesto for a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, atop a bed of pasta, or nestled in a warm, crusty roll, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup prepared pesto
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 36 meatballs

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 1621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 456mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 704mg