Oven-Baked Turkey Meatball Marinara

Name: Oven-Baked Turkey Meatball Marinara
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.25 pound ground turkey; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 egg; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 jar marinara sauce; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 12 ounce spaghetti; 4 slice garlic bread

Juicy oven-baked turkey meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce, served over al dente spaghetti with a side of garlic bread.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.05/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.25 pound ground turkey
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 egg
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar marinara sauce
0.5 cup chicken broth
12 ounce spaghetti
4 slice garlic bread

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, gently combine 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until just mixed (do not overmix).
Form the mixture into 15-18 meatballs (about 1.5 inches each). Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
While meatballs bake, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour in 1 jar marinara sauce and 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water). Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep warm.
Cook 12 ounces spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Once meatballs are baked, add them to the simmering marinara sauce. Gently stir to coat and allow them to warm through for 5 minutes.
Toast or bake 4 slices garlic bread according to package instructions.
Serve the turkey meatballs and marinara over the spaghetti, with garlic bread on the side. Garnish with extra fresh parsley or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

You can use pre-made garlic bread for convenience or brush Italian bread with garlic butter and bake. Freeze leftover meatballs for a quick meal later.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 44.2 g
Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 1280 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
Sugar: 12.1 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg