Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender, herb-seasoned turkey meatballs browned and gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a large mixing bowl. Let the mixture stand until the crumbs absorb the liquid.
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Step 2
Add the turkey, egg, Parmesan, ½ piece (50 gr) onion, 1 ⅜ clove (4 gr) garlic, parsley, 4 gr salt, ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper, and 1 gr oregano to the soaked crumbs. Mix just until evenly combined.
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Step 3
Shape the mixture into 20 equal meatballs and arrange them on a plate.
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Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning gently, then return them to the plate.
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Step 5
Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and 1 piece (100 gr) onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, then stir in the remaining 2 ⅝ clove (8 gr) garlic and the tomato paste.
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Step 6
Stir in the crushed tomato, water, remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, remaining ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper, and remaining 2 tsp (2 gr) oregano. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Step 7
Nestle the browned meatballs into the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat until the centers reach 74°C.
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Step 8
Stir the basil into the sauce and remove the skillet from the heat.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the meatballs to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.