Homemade Turkey Meatballs & Marinara Sauce

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of homemade meatballs in tomato sauce. Baked until tender and then simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato base, these turkey meatballs make a hearty, wholesome meal the whole family will enjoy. While the sauce is simple to prepare, it delivers that slow-cooked flavor that feels extra special on a weeknight—but you can also save time by reaching for your favorite jarred marinara. Serve them over pasta, or spoon onto warm sourdough bread for a cozy, filling dinner.

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Homemade Turkey Meatballs & Marinara Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 5

Calories 186 kcal

Author Pamela Higgins

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed plus 2 Tbsp. water, or 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup onion grated
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Marinara sauce

• 32 oz. finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves minced
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In mixing bowl, combine turkey meatball ingredients. Mix well.
3. Arrange 1 tablespoon-sized size scoops of mixture onto baking sheet.
4. Bake 15 minutes until cooked through.
5. In saucepan over medium heat, heat tomatoes in olive oil.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
7. Add turkey meatballs to sauce, simmer 20 minutes to allow meatballs to soak in sauce.

Recipe Notes

Serve over pasta of choice or try over sourdough bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Homemade Turkey Meatballs & Marinara Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 50mg17%

Sodium 1072mg45%

Potassium 680mg19%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 558IU11%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 92mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.