Savory Turkey Pesto Meatballs in 35 Minutes
Delicious Turkey Pesto Meatballs infused with rich flavor, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, pesto, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and kosher salt. Use your hands to mix everything together until well blended.
- With your hands, form the mixture into meatballs of your desired size—about 1 inch in diameter works great!
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a splash of olive oil to the pan. Place the meatballs in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
- Cook the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the browned meatballs, ensuring they are generously coated. Let them simmer for about 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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