Description
Make these Turkey Meatballs in Marinara for a healthy meal prep option. We focus on simple baking and a flavorful sauce so you can enjoy homemade goodness even on busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- While the meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, carefully transfer them directly into the saucepan with the warm marinara sauce.
- Stir gently to coat all the meatballs evenly. Let them simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve immediately or portion into containers for your meal prep for the week.
Notes
- For an extra lean option, use ground turkey breast.
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them before baking.
- Taste the sauce before adding the meatballs; adjust seasonings if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg