Great Grandmas Italian Meatballs

By barbsjustagirl

271 calories, 13g fat, 27g protein.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. Olive oil
• 1 med onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp. Oregano
• 1 tsp. Parsley leaves
• 3/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• Hot cooked spaghetti and pasta sauce

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Adapted from Tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic; cook one minute longer. Cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add turkey and beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
3. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray and a 15 x 10 x 1" baking pan. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. If desired, serve with pasta sauce and spaghetti.