Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Tender, herb-seasoned turkey meatballs browned and gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a large mixing bowl. Let the mixture stand until the crumbs absorb the liquid.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Breadcrumb, 60.0 ml Milk

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Add the turkey, egg, Parmesan, ½ piece (50 gr) onion, 1 ⅜ clove (4 gr) garlic, parsley, 4 gr salt, ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper, and 1 gr oregano to the soaked crumbs. Mix just until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 1.0 piece Egg, 4.0 gr Garlic, 600.0 gr Ground Turkey, 50.0 gr Onion, 1.0 gr Oregano, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 15.0 gr Parsley, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Shape the mixture into 20 equal meatballs and arrange them on a plate.

    Cookware: plate

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning gently, then return them to the plate.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: Deep Skillet, plate

  5. Step 5

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and 1 piece (100 gr) onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, then stir in the remaining 2 ⅝ clove (8 gr) garlic and the tomato paste.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 100.0 gr Onion, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: Deep Skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Stir in the crushed tomato, water, remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, remaining ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper, and remaining 2 tsp (2 gr) oregano. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 800.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 2.0 gr Oregano, 4.0 gr Salt, 120.0 ml Water

    Cookware: Deep Skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Nestle the browned meatballs into the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat until the centers reach 74°C.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Deep Skillet, instant-read thermometer

  8. Step 8

    Stir the basil into the sauce and remove the skillet from the heat.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Basil

    Cookware: Deep Skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the meatballs to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

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