Slow Cooker Classics Saucy Italian Turkey Meatballs

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Everyone loves a second helping of meatballs. So we’ve gone out of our way to create a healthier version of this Italian classic—with lean ground turkey and an herb-infused tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• For the meatballs:
• 20 oz 93% lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup basil, minced
• 2 tbsp Smart Balance® Cooking Oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• fresh black pepper, to y
• For the sauce:
• 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 small sprig of fresh oregano
• salt and fresh pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh choppead basil

Preparation

Step 1

Smart Balance Products:

Smart Balance® Cooking Oil

Ingredients:


Directions:

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, oil, egg, garlic, salt and pepper. Gently mix all the ingredients and form into small meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
Place the crushed tomatoes, garlic and sprig of fresh oregano in the slow cooker.
Gently drop the meatballs into the sauce, cover and set slow cooker to low, 6 hours. When meatballs are done, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil. Serve over pasta or with Italian bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts:
Makes 6 servings. 4 meatballs and about 1/2 cup sauce per serving.
 

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories 256
Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fatty Acid 0g
Poly Fat 2g
Mono Fat 4g
Cholesterol 88mg
Sodium 577mg
Carbohydrates 14g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g