Turkey Pesto Meatballs (Edit recipe)

This Feed Your Sister recipe is one that’s tried and true! It has minimal ingredients and can easily be adapted if you are following a paleo or whole30 diet by substituting the bread crumbs for flax seed or almond meal.

I love using my dairy-free nut pulp pesto but equally love store-bought pesto! All you need is four ingredients (plus salt & pepper) and you are all set to go! This recipe so great for meal prep plus it’s kid-approved too!

This recipe make 10-15 meatballs (depending on the size)

5 minutes

15 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	344
Fat:	16 g
Carbohydrates:	20 g
Protein:	26 g
Cholesterol:	85 g
Sodium:	840 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	7 g
Calculated per serving.

by FeedYourSister

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Turkey
0.25 cup Gluten Free Italian Bread Crumbs
2 Tbsp Basil Pesto, (any pesto can be substituted)
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes, (optional)
24 oz Rao's Tomato Basil Sauce

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Add first 4 ingredients (and red pepper flakes, if using) to a bowl and mix with your hands to combine. Do not overmix.
Meanwhile warm up the whole jar of marinara sauce in a large pot over medium heat.
Form meatballs with wet hands and place balls in the warm sauce.
Let cook for about 5-7 minutes on medium-low with lid on and then carefully rotate balls in the sauce to prevent sticking to the bottom.
Continuously rotate balls in the sauce every 5 minutes until they are firm and cooked. The total cooking time is about 25 minutes but will depend on the size of your meatball. Use an instant-read thermometer, if the temperature reads 160-165 they are done. You can always cut one ball open to make sure they are cooked as another method.
Serve with zoodles or pasta of choice and some extra pesto for added flavor!

Notes

If you want to keep the sauce separate you can bake the meatballs on a lined sheet pan for about 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. Then add to your favorite soup, sauce or eat plain!
This meal is freezer friendly, with sauce or without.
These meatballs make for a great hero sandwich. Cut meatballs in half and place on hero roll. Add provolone or mozzarella and some parmesan on top of the meatballs and bake on a sheet pan until melty and browned around the edges, about 15 minutes.