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Turkey Meatballs with Bruschetta Sauce

Name: Turkey Meatballs with Bruschetta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 25 meatballs
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15oz can tomato sauce; 5 large Roma tomatoes, diced; 2 big handfuls basil, snipped; 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 6 cranks fresh ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 egg; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning; 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 6 cranks fresh ground black pepper

posted on June 26, 2012 by Aimee 14 comments »

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Have I got a delicious, healthy dinner for you today!

These turkey meatballs are so full of flavor, it’s hard to believe they are baked.

But before I begin, I want to share a new product with you. No, Reynolds has no idea who I am, and they are not paying me to tell you all about this product. But, I feel you all come to my blog for a reason. Whether it be to get a dessert recipe, see what we’re having for dinner, or find a useful tip somewhere amongst my ramblings.

My mom (HI MOM) told me about this product. Have you seen it? It’s Reynolds Wrap Pan Lining Paper . Basically, it’s foil on one side and parchment paper on the other side.

Which is PERFECT when you want to bake meatballs….or BACON. I don’t think I would use it for baking, because regular parchment paper works perfect, and why mess with that, plus this is very thick. What this new stuff does though, is like foil, you can wrap it around the sides of your baking dish, and it’s heavy duty, yet the top is parchment and your meatballs won’t stick (neither will your bacon, if you’re interested). Plus clean up is a breeze.

Okay, so now that we have the pan liner covered, let’s get to these meatballs. Hubs and I are trying to eat healthier. You know, if we eat a healthy dinner then we can have dessert, right?

This is a flavorful dish. You can certainly serve it with pasta, but we enjoy it with a big salad. And, the leftovers are delicious! The homemade bruschetta is amazing.

Yes, there are breadcrumbs in it. Yes, a little bit of parmesan cheese too. I said we are eating healthier. For us, this is pretty darn healthy! I mean, there’s no heavy cream, no butter, yeah…healthy.

So take a bite. Then have some dessert! What? A girl has got to have her sweets!

Want more healthy dinner options? Check out these recipes…

Healthier Chicken Parmesan

Parmesan Halibut with Tomato and Zucchini Orzo

EASY Baked Empanadas

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Yield: 25 meatballs

Turkey Meatballs with Bruschetta Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
6 cranks fresh ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

15oz can tomato sauce
5 large Roma tomatoes, diced
2 big handfuls basil, snipped
4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
6 cranks fresh ground black pepper
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

In large bowl, mix together the meatball ingredients until combined evenly (I use my hands). Roll into 25 balls (about 1 1/2-2 inches). Space evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes.
While baking, mix all sauce ingredients together in medium saucepan on low heat. Stir occasionally.
To serve, pour sauce over meatballs and enjoy!

Aimee

Aimee is a dessert lover (specifically rice krispie treats), workout enthusiast, self-taught foodie, and recipe creator. Her recipes have been featured in over 15 magazines, and her passion is to share her love of cooking with the everyday home cook! Learn more about Aimee.

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14 comments on “Turkey Meatballs with Bruschetta Sauce”

Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
posted June 26, 2012 at 9:58 pm Reply
Those look yummy! I love turkey meatballs. And I’m definitely going to have to look for that foil.
Gerry @Foodness Gracious
posted June 27, 2012 at 5:36 am Reply
Fantastic, I would stuff them in a hoagie with melted cheese and have me a meatball sandwich 🙂
- Aimee
  posted June 27, 2012 at 12:01 pm Reply
  Oh man that sounds good. Normally that may have been how we would eat these. Hoagies and cheese make everything better!
Nicola
posted June 27, 2012 at 9:46 am Reply
Yum! This dish sounds fantastic. I love the idea of a bruschetta sauce – so fresh and light. Just perfect for summer! Pinned 🙂
Anonymous
posted June 27, 2012 at 11:52 am Reply
Hi from Mom!!
- Aimee
  posted June 27, 2012 at 12:00 pm Reply
  Hi Mom! Thanks again for the tip on the pan liner!
Jocelyn
posted June 27, 2012 at 5:16 pm Reply
I am thinking big giant sub sandwich too…covered in mozzarella cheese! LOL there goes the healthy part of these meatballs! These do sound super scrumptious!!! And baking paper that keeps me from not having to clean the baking sheets…LOVE!!!
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Turkey Meatballs with Bruschetta Sauce