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Healthy turkey meatballs served over spaghetti in a bowl with a fork.

Healthy Italian Turkey Meatballs

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 (makes about 38 meatballs)
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Lauren
These Italian Turkey Meatballs are a lighter twist on classic meatballs but still packed with just as much flavor! They're seasoned with a perfect blend of herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, then baked to juicy perfection. Perfect for serving with spaghetti, in a delicious sub or on their own with a side of marinara sauce.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil (10g)
  • 2 lb. lean ground turkey 93%
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs (60g)
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion (70g) finely minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan (56g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Optional for serving:

  • Cooked pasta or spaghetti noodles
  • Marinara sauce
  • Grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To a large bowl, add the ground turkey, minced garlic, bread crumbs, onion, parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Use your hands to mix until combined.
  • Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to scoop meatballs onto the greased baking sheet. Use your fingertips to gently smooth out if needed (greasing your fingertips with a little olive oil from the pan makes this easier).
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until baked through (165F internal temperature).
  • Serve meatballs hot with spaghetti, marinara sauce and grated parmesan (or how you like!) and enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Freeze: To freeze, let cool completely then put in an freezer-safe airtight container or Ziploc bag. Try to remove as much air out of the bag as possible to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in the oven, air fryer or on the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 128g (about 5 meatballs) | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 26.6g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 137.5mg | Sodium: 537.1mg | Potassium: 64.7mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1g