Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Skillet
Lean ground turkey meatballs simmered in garlicky tomato sauce, served with whole wheat pasta or steamed vegetables. Protein-rich and family friendly.
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- finely diced
- minced
- 400 gTomato(more recipes)crushed or finely diced
- chopped
- dry, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix ground turkey with half the minced garlic, half the diced onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form 12-14 meatballs.
- 2
Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs 6-7 minutes, turning to color all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining olive oil and onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add remaining garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
- 5
Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
- 6
Serve meatballs with tomato sauce over cooked whole wheat pasta or steamed vegetables.
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Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Skillet
Lean ground turkey meatballs simmered in garlicky tomato sauce, served with whole wheat pasta or steamed vegetables. Protein-rich and family friendly.
Ingredients
- •500 g Ground Turkey
- •120 g Onion (Yellow) (finely diced)
- •10 g Garlic (minced)
- •400 g Tomato (crushed or finely diced)
- •20 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- •10 g Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- •1 g Black Pepper (Ground)
- •240 g Whole Wheat Pasta (dry, for serving)
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, mix ground turkey with half the minced garlic, half the diced onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form 12-14 me...
- 2Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs 6-7 minutes, turning to color all side...
- 3Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining olive oil and onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4Add remaining garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
- 5Return meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
- 6Serve meatballs with tomato sauce over cooked whole wheat pasta or steamed vegetables.
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