Best Ground Turkey Sausage Meatballs for Easy Family Dinners
Discover the Best Ground Turkey Sausage Meatballs, a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- - Large bowl
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Turkey 93% lean is preferred.
- 0.5 lb Italian Sausage Opt for mild Johnsonville.
- 1 medium Onion Finely diced.
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Replace with Pecorino or nutritional yeast for dairy-free.
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs Progresso Italian style preferred.
- 2 tbsp Parsley Fresh or dried.
- 0.25 cup Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk if needed.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 large Eggs Room temperature for best results.
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
For the Tomato Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Any neutral oil works in a pinch.
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Hunt's recommended.
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp Basil Fresh or dried.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet lightly.
- Combine in a large bowl your ground turkey, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, milk, tomato paste, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5 to 2-inch balls and place them on the greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in your tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and basil; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer your baked meatballs into the simmering sauce and cook together on medium-low for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
Optional: Serve with fresh basil on top for added flavor.