
Turkey Meatballs
Juicy, tender turkey meatballs seasoned with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan — baked in the oven for a lighter, hands-off approach. Ready in under 45 minutes, high in protein, and family-friendly. Serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, or with marinara for dipping.
4 servings · Prep 15 min · Cook 22 min · Total 37 min
Italian · American · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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1.25 lb ground turkey 93% lean
0.33 cup plain breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
2 tbsp whole milk keeps meatballs moist
2 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade, warmed
Equipment
Oven
Baking Dish
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
Cooking Spray
Fork
Cookie Scoop
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Dipping Fork
Meat Thermometer
Instructions
- Preheat your #[Oven] to ![400°F]. Line a large #[Baking Sheet] with #[Parchment Paper] and lightly coat with #[Cooking Spray].
- In a large #[Mixing Bowl], combine the @[Ground Turkey], @[Breadcrumbs], @[Parmesan Cheese], @[Large Egg], @[Garlic] minced, @[Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley], @[Italian Seasoning], @[Kosher Salt], @[Black Pepper], and @[Milk]. Mix gently with your hands or a fork just until everything is evenly combined — do not overwork the meat or the meatballs will be tough.
- Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter (roughly 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each one gently between your palms and place on the prepared #[Baking Sheet], spacing them about 1 inch apart. You should get approximately 20–22 meatballs.
- Bake for ~[18–22 minutes], until the meatballs are golden on the outside and cooked through. An #[Meat Thermometer] inserted into the center should read %[165°F].
- Remove from the #[Oven] and let rest for ~[2–3 minutes]. Serve immediately over pasta, zucchini noodles, or rice, with warm @[Marinara Sauce] spooned over the top. Garnish with extra @[Parmesan Cheese] and fresh @[Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley] if desired.





