Spicy Turkey Meatballs

May 05, 2014

These meatballs were perfect! You would never know that they were turkey either. There is so much flavor packed into this recipe, with a little zip from the crushed red pepper. Just enough to amp up the flavor factor but not too spicy.

3 cups (1-inch diced) bread cubes from a round rustic bread, crusts removed
2/3 cup whole milk
2 lbs ground turkey (88% – 92% lean)
1/2 lb sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp good olive oil plus, extra for brushing meatballs
2 extra large eggs, lightly beaten
3 (24-oz) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao’s
2 lbs dried spaghetti, such as De Cecco
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Place the bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the bread is in medium crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and add the milk. Set aside for 5...
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Nutritions

Calories
962

Sodium
1338mg
55% DV

Fat
38g
58% DV

Protein
84g
168% DV

Carbs
69g
23% DV

Fiber
9g
36% DV

Dinner Baked