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 -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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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.