There’s nothing quite like the comfort of homemade meatballs in tomato sauce. Baked until tender and then simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato base, these turkey meatballs make a hearty, wholesome meal the whole family will enjoy. While the sauce is simple to prepare, it delivers that slow-cooked flavor that feels extra special on a weeknight—but you can also save time by reaching for your favorite jarred marinara. Serve them over pasta, or spoon onto warm sourdough bread for a cozy, filling dinner.
Homemade Turkey Meatballs & Marinara Sauce
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed plus 2 Tbsp. water, or 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup onion grated
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Marinara sauce
- 32 oz. finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves minced
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In mixing bowl, combine turkey meatball ingredients. Mix well.
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Arrange 1 tablespoon-sized size scoops of mixture onto baking sheet.
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Bake 15 minutes until cooked through.
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In saucepan over medium heat, heat tomatoes in olive oil.
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Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
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Add turkey meatballs to sauce, simmer 20 minutes to allow meatballs to soak in sauce.
Notes
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