New York Turkey Meatball recipe

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, heated
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
1 teaspoon Grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info

375.3 calories
carbohydrate: 52.9 g
cholesterol: 65.7 mg
fat: 8.6 g
fiber: 4.7 g
protein: 19 g
saturatedFat: 2.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 684.8 mg
sugar: 7.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Combine turkey, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon rind, egg and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

  3. Bake 25 minutes. Always cook turkey to well-done, 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer. Let meatballs stand 10 minutes.

  4. Toss meatballs and heated pasta sauce in a large bowl. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

New York's most famous Italian meatball--smothered with red sauce and sitting on a bed of pasta--tastes great made with ground turkey. Make this recipe tonight to see for yourself.

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