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

Are you tired of the same old meatball recipes? Looking to add some pizzazz to your dinner table? Look no further than these delicious Pesto Turkey Meatballs! This recipe takes the traditional meatball and kicks it up a notch with the addition of flavorful pesto sauce. The result is a juicy, tender meatball with a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor in every bite. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight family dinner or entertaining guests, these pesto turkey meatballs are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
  • Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 546mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 298mg