Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs
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Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese! These meatballs are amazing and loaded with tons of flavor!
3-4 mozzarella sticks, sliced into cubes
2 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons basil pesto
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
olive oil for drizzling
Chunky Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
2 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons basil pesto
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
olive oil for drizzling
Chunky Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
Cut mozzarella into small cubes, about 1/2 inch. (About 6 pieces per stick). Place mozzarella cubes in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Add turkey, egg, breadcrumbs,...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
3509
Sodium
4679mg
194% DV
Fat
125g
193% DV
Protein
332g
664% DV
Carbs
261g
88% DV
Fiber
29g
119% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat59g296%
Polysaturated Fat21g136%
Monosaturated Fat44g277%
Cholesterol882mg296%
Sodium4679mg194%
Potassium4109mg117%
Protein332g664%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber29g119%
Sugar57g114%
Vitamin A5241IU104%
Vitamin B611mg568%
Vitamin C61mg102%
Calcium2335mg233%
Iron17mg98%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.