Turkey Meatballs Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef may be more accessible.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binder with added nutrients.

Make the simple tomato sauce (link provided in the description).

Prepare the meatball ingredients: use 2 lbs of ground turkey, 1 grated medium yellow onion, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, plain breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, milk, fresh basil leaves, and 2 large eggs.

Chop the basil leaves and add them to the meat mixture.

Mix the ground turkey with the chopped basil, grated onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Pecorino Romano, crushed dried oregano, breadcrumbs, and milk.

Use an ice cream scoop to make even meatballs and roll them into balls, dipping hands in water to prevent sticking.

Drop the meatballs directly into the sauce and stir gently.

Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

While the meatballs cook, boil water for spaghetti, add a tsp of coarse salt, and cook the pasta until tender.

Cooking Techniques

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