Friday, March 7, 2025

Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs

 


Courtesy of Giada De Laurentis

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 14 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature, I use powdered whole milk, so always have on hand
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, always have in freezer
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped, always have in freezer
  • 1 pound ground dark turkey meat, Lucky's market the best
  • 1 pound spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • EVOO, for drizzling
  • sauce of choice, I use Rao and doctor up
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400-degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onion.

Add the turkey and turkey sausage meat. Using finger mix to combine.

Form into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 24). Space on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing apart.

Drizzle with olive oil.

Bake until cooked, about 15 minutes.

May reheat in tomato sauce, about 10 minutes and serve with Parmesan alongside.

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