Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Stir until breadcrumbs absorb all liquid and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Mix ingredients gently but thoroughly until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough meatballs.
- With slightly wet hands, shape mixture into 24 meatballs approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Drizzle olive oil over meatballs or lightly brush each one with oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Transfer cooked meatballs into warm sauce, gently coating each one. Simmer together for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for up to 3 months. Use 93% lean ground turkey for best moisture balance. Test seasoning by cooking a small portion before forming all meatballs.
