Basic Turkey Meatballs
Everybody loves meatball night! These classic turkey meatballs pair perfectly with your favorite pasta and sauce, or alongside any of your favorite vegetables. Make a double or triple batch of meatballs and freeze for future meals!
96% would make again
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
40 minutes
40 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 14 meatballs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey (455 g)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs (45 g)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (55 g)
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (20 g)
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- pasta of choice, for serving
- sauce of choice, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 94
- Fat 4g
- Carbs 4g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 8g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, panko, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and onion mixture. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
- Shape the turkey mixture into 1½-inch balls (you should have about 14). Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 20–25 minutes.
- Serve with pasta and sauce of your choice.
- Enjoy!
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