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Lean Turkey Meatballs in Homemade Marinara Sauce
Tender baked lean turkey meatballs gently simmered in a rich garlic and basil marinara sauce, low in saturated fat.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Lean ground turkey500 g
- Whole egg1 piece
- Breadcrumbs or oat flour40 g
- Garlic cloves3 clove
- Crushed canned tomatoes600 g
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Olive oil15 ml
- Salt
- Ground pepper
Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 minced garlic clove, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into 16 evenly-sized meatballs.
5 min timer
Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds after handling raw poultry.
2
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
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3
Add remaining garlic to the skillet for 30 seconds, then pour in crushed tomatoes. Return meatballs to sauce, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
15 min timer
Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: NIH NHLBI Keep the Beat - Turkey Meatballs in Marinara (National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal