Name: Baked Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; 1 lb. ground turkey -; 1/2 c. ricotta cheese -; 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -; 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish -; 1 large egg, beaten -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. dried oregano -; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes -; 1 tsp. granulated sugar -

Ingredients for - Baked Turkey Meatballs

1. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2. 1 lb. ground turkey

3. 1/2 c. ricotta cheese

4. 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided

5. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

6. 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

7. 1 large egg, beaten

8. Kosher salt

9. Freshly ground black pepper

10. 1 tsp. dried oregano

11. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

12. 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

13. 1 tsp. granulated sugar

How to cook deliciously - Baked Turkey Meatballs

1 . Stage

Make meatballs: Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and rub with 2 tablespoons oil. In a large bowl, add turkey, ricotta, 3 cloves garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and beaten egg, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.

2 . Stage

Form into 16 meatballs, then place on prepared pan and bake until golden and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile make sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add remaining 3 cloves garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Add cooked meatballs to sauce and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve warm with more Parmesan and parsley.