Joy's Turkey Meatballs

By Jackie618

Recipe from Woman's Day

5 meatballs per serving, makes 20 meatballs total
300 calories per serving

Ingredients

• Easy Marinara Sauce (see other recipe) or 2 jars (26 oz. each) store-bought marinara/pasta sauce
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped or grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 3/4 c. grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp. dried italian herb blend (or 2 tsp. each dried basil and dried oregano)
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey, at least 90% lean
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/4 c. old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare Easy Marinara Sauce or bring store-bought sauce to a gentle simmer in a 5-qt. saucepan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together onion, carrot, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
3. Add the ground turkey, egg whites, and oats. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.
4. Shape the meat mixture into approx. 20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
5. Carefully place all the meatballs in the marinara sauce. Do not stir; stirring will cause the meatballs to break apart. Don't worry if some of the meatballs are not completely submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 20 min.
6. Remove the lid and gently stir the meatballs to thoroughly coat them with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes.