New York Turkey Meatball
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New York’s most famous Italian meatball — smothered with red sauce and sitting on a bed of pasta — tastes great made with ground turkey. Make this New York Turkey Meatball recipe tonight to see for yourself.
Total Time
1 Hour
Serving Size
8 Servings
1
(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey
2
cloves garlic, minced
3
tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1
tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2
teaspoons grated lemon rind
1
large egg, lightly beaten
2
tablespoons dried bread crumbs
1
ounce buttermilk
1
(24-ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, heated
1
(16-ounce) package spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
1
Heat oven to 400°F.
2
In large bowl, combine turkey, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon rind, egg, bread crumbs and buttermilk.
3
Shape into 1 1/2 -inch balls.
4
Place on a lightly greased jelly-roll pan and bake 25 minutes.
5
Always cook turkey to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Let meatballs stand 10 minutes.
6
In large bowl, toss meatballs and heated pasta sauce.
7
Serve over pasta.
8
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Calories
250
Protein
16g
Carbohydrates
26g
Fiber
2g
Sugars
6g
Fat
9g
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
320mg
Saturated Fat
2g
