Mini Turkey Meatballs

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground dark turkey meat
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add the onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, ketchup, parsley, Parmesan, Pecorino, salt and pepper to a large bowl and blend.
2. Mix in the turkey.
3. Shape the turkey mixture into 1-1/4-inch diameter meatballs.
4. Place on a large plate or baking sheet.
5. Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat.
6. Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
7. Turn off heat.
8. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
9. Pour off any excess oil.
10. Add the marinara sauce, about 3 cups.
11. Return all the meatballs to the pan.
12. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes.
13. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.
14. Transfer the meatball mixture to a serving bowl.