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Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Cost $30, save $15

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  • 35 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $30

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🦃 3 pounds ground turkey

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 cup finely chopped onion
    • 🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • Dairy

    • 🥚 1 egg
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    • 🧀 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
    • 🥛 ¼ cup milk

  • Herbs & Seasonings

    • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    • ¼ cup prepared pesto
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

  • Pantry

    • 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

STEPS

1

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2

Place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.

3

Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

4

Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

486

Calories

  • 38
    Protein
  • 26
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 For a lighter option, you can omit the mozzarella stuffing or use a lower-calorie cheese.Mix the meat mixture gently to keep the meatballs tender.Prepare the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them to save time during busy evenings.