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Baked Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

Tender, garlicky turkey meatballs baked until browned, then simmered in bubbling marinara under a blanket of melted Parmesan.

Baked Turkey Meatballs in Marinara

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb680 gGround turkey, 93% lean
  • ½ cup50 gPlain dry breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated40 gGrated Parmesandivided
  • 1 large50 gEggsbeaten
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml)30 gMilk, 2%
  • 3 cloves9 gGarlicminced
  • ½ medium60 gYellow onionfinely grated
  • ¼ cup chopped15 gFresh parsleychopped, divided
  • 1 tsp1 gDried oregano
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • ¼ tsp2 gSalt
  • 2¼ tsp10 gOlive oil
  • 2¼ cups600 gMarinara sauce
  • ⅓ cup leaves8 gFresh basiltorn

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and brush a rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the milk and let sit 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Add the egg, onion, garlic, most of the parsley, oregano, salt, pepper and half the Parmesan, then add the ground turkey and mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  4. Roll into about 16 meatballs and set them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  6. Spread the marinara in a 9x13-inch baking dish, nestle in the meatballs and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
  7. Return to the oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and the meatballs reach 165°F (74°C) in the center.
  8. Scatter with the basil and remaining parsley and serve.

Contains: Milk, Egg, Gluten. Some brands contain soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 19, 2026.

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