Want to make a big batch of something to last the whole week? Try these healthy turkey meatballs! No cheese, no breadcrumbs. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes)
To make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, add the onion, garlic cloves, Italian parsley, ground turkey, large egg, salt and crushed red pepper. Mix ingredients together until barely combined. Form balls using your hands (or a cookie scooper—my preferred preference) and set aside. Repeat until you’ve worked your way through all of the meatballs.
In a medium pan, set over medium heat, add a few tablespoons of oil. When hot, sear the meatballs on all sides, in batches if needed. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet and repeat until you’ve worked your way through all of the meatballs.
To make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, add a teaspoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and tomato sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Give it a stir and bring to a simmer. Mix in 1/4 cup of water just to loosen the sauce a bit and then salt to taste. Add the meatballs and cover the pot, simmering them for 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with the Italian parsley and serve. I like to eat these over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. And of course, I really love them over regular ol’ pasta, too.
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