Italian Turkey Meatballs
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
Source: Slow Cooker from Scratch
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Crockpot, Dinner, Italian, Main Dish, Meatballs, Slow Cooker, Turkey
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 20 oz (1.3 lb) ground turkey breast 93% lean
- 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp kosher salt + fresh pepper
- For the sauce:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese.
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Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs, about 1/8th cup each.
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In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.
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Pour crushed tomatoes into the crock pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil.
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Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set crock pot to low, 4 to 6 hours. When meatballs are ready, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil or parsley.
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Serve with ricotta, over pasta or enjoy with French bread.