# Ingredient List:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 2 tbsp milk
05 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Tomato Sauce
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
13 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
14 - 28 oz (2 cans) crushed tomatoes
15 - 1 tsp dried basil
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
19 - 10.5 oz pasta or cooked rice
20 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
21 - Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
03 - Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking tray.
04 - Bake the meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until lightly golden and cooked through.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
06 - Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar if using, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Transfer baked meatballs into the tomato sauce and simmer gently for 10 minutes, spooning sauce over the meatballs.
08 - Cook pasta or rice according to package instructions while meatballs simmer in sauce.
09 - Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
