Description
Tender turkey meatballs baked in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for the perfect comforting dinner.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 small onion, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 extra-large egg
1 slice bread, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Extra Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a large oven-safe skillet or pan for this recipe.
2. In a small bowl, soak the bread pieces in milk for a minute or two. Gently squeeze out excess milk and place the softened bread into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, Parmesan cheese, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
4. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size, and set them aside on a plate or parchment-lined surface.
5. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches if needed and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, parsley, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
7. Pour the sauce into the skillet over the meatballs.
8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Do not overmix the turkey mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop and Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American-Italian