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Best Ground Turkey Sausage Meatballs

Best Ground Turkey Sausage Meatballs You’ll Crave Tonight

Delightful Best Ground Turkey Sausage Meatballs are a high-protein, low-fat alternative perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey 93% lean for best texture
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage Mild, can substitute for variety
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated or shredded
  • 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs Italian-style or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Parsley Fresh, can substitute with basil or oregano
  • 1/4 cup Milk Can be substituted with non-dairy milk
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Can use tomato puree
  • 1 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Optional Serving Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce Use your favorite brand
  • 1 tsp Basil Fresh or dried

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine ground turkey, Italian sausage, diced onion, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, milk, tomato paste, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Shape the mixture into 1.5 to 2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  • Sauté diced onion in olive oil in a large pot until translucent, then add minced garlic.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and basil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the baked meatballs to the simmering sauce and let heat together for 20-30 minutes.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender and shape uniformly for even cooking.
Keyword easy dinner, ground turkey, high protein, Italian cuisine, kid-friendly, sausage meatballs