Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

Juicy, parmesan-spiked meatballs, smothered in marinara sauce and gooey cheese. You need one pan, a handful of ingredients, and the oven does all the work.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword dinner, ground turkey, marinara sauce, meatballs, parmesan, quick and easy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 237kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken or ground beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce of choice or tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or more if desired
Chopped fresh basil or parsley for serving optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and shape the mixture into 12 meatballs.
Transfer the meatballs to the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Spoon the marinara sauce all around the meatballs and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through (a meat thermometer should register 165 degrees).
Top the meatballs with the mozzarella cheese cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the cheese melts.
Top with basil or parsley (if using) and serve.

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