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Baked Turkey Meatballs

June 3, 2013 by Evelyn 25 Comments

These Baked Turkey Meatballs that can be served with whole wheat spaghetti or fettuccini. It’s our best turkey meatball recipe that is easy and healthier than the norm.
 
Best Turkey Meatball Recipe, Baked Turkey Meatballs
 
It’s always a toss up for me between Mexican Food and Italian Food  I love both. But we are eating healthy and staying fit so I have to be careful when I indulge in either one.
 
Best Turkey Meatball Recipe
 
This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase we might receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 
 
 We were craving good old-fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs the other day but we didn’t wish to lose any ground on our healthy journey.   So we tweaked a few recipes and came up with baked turkey meatballs and whole grain fettuccine.   And we believe this is the best turkey meatball recipe and we would rather have them than any other.
 
We used a meatball maker to have gorgeous meatballs and we baked them which made everything so easy.     We also used baking mats to make clean up easier and our meatballs did not stick.  One of the simplest solutions to help stay on a healthy eating plan to make food preparation as easy as possible.   Using a canned pasta sauce and a healthier pasta makes this dish quick.   We spend the extra time making our homemade meatballs which make all the difference in the world.
 
Baked Turkey Meatballs,
 
These are the Best Turkey Meatballs, filled with fresh herbs and with less fat than their beef counterpart.  And served with a whole grain pasta there is no guilt involved so you can enjoy a great Italian meal and still stay on your goal plan.
 
 

If you enjoyed our Baked Turkey Meatballs Spaghetti then see:

  • Zucchini Lasagna
  • Skinny Green Chicken Enchiladas
  • Turkey Meatloaf

 

Click HERE to save this best turkey meatballs Recipe to Pinterest

 

 

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5 from 4 votes

Best Turkey Meatball Recipe

An easy but healthier meatball recipes making huge meatballs to be served over pasta
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baked Turkey Meatballs, Best Turkey Meatball Recipe, Best Turkey Meatballs
Servings: 4
Calories: 587kcal
Author: Evelyn

Equipment

  • Meat ball maker

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs lean ground Turkey
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 cups pasta sauce
  • 12 oz whole grain spaghetti or whole grain linguine
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, and black pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly and then use a meatball maker and shape into large 1 1/2-inch diameter meatballs.
  • Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in oven 45-50 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the pasta sauce and the cooked meatballs. Simmer over low heat until the sauce warmed thoroughly, about 20 minutes.
  • While the pasta sauce is heating, prepare spaghetti (or linguine or fettucini) accordingly to its package directions.
  • Drain pasta and place in large serving dish, top with meatballs and pasta sauce
  • Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. 
    Serving size is about 2-3 meatballs per person

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1264IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 7mg


 

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Comments

  1. Alice

    June 3, 2013 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    Hmmmm yum yum 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kc W

    June 3, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Evelyn — I often find when I make things with ground turkey — such as meatloaf or hamburgers — that they seem very dry compared to beef. Any suggestions for me?

    Reply
    • admin

      June 3, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Lean ground Turkey can be dryer than ground beef, I always add extra low calorie flavor such as fresh herbs and freshly crushed garlic and chopped onions. This add moisture instead of the fat that makes ground beef moist:)

      Reply
  3. Julie

    June 3, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Hi this looks like a good meatball recipe that I will have to try.

    Reply
  4. Cindy

    June 4, 2013 at 1:51 am

    5 stars
    Super YUMMY Monster meatballs!

    Reply
  5. Angel Allen

    June 4, 2013 at 2:06 am

    Wow, this is making me really hungry
    Angel

    Reply
  6. cooking with curls

    June 4, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Those look delicious 🙂 I don't know why I never think to make meatballs when I make spaghetti!

    Reply
  7. Kim Hood

    June 4, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Yummy! I rarely take the time to make meatballs, but it really does make spaghetti much more special. 😉 Thanks for sharing your recipe.
    His blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen

    Reply
  8. Wanda Ann Olsen

    June 5, 2013 at 12:18 am

    Evelyn,
    You found my weekness. I could eat spaghetti everyday and my new thing is turkey burger. I will definitely try this recipe and it is pinned! I collect spaghetti recipes, so thank you for sharing yours at Tuesday Trivia.
    Check back for Friday Features.
    Hugs,
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

    Reply
  9. Becca

    June 5, 2013 at 3:11 am

    I just recently tried ground turkey for the first time. I thought it was good. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at A Humble Bumble, Evelyn. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jamie Sherman

    June 5, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Brian loves Italian food 🙂 I love the idea of making it healthier – pinned 🙂

    Reply
  11. Lisa @ Grandmas Briefs

    June 5, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Looks delicious! Thank you for making my stomach growl!

    Reply
  12. Angel Allen

    June 6, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Hi
    I'm co hosting Katherine's Corner Hop this week and came by to say Hello. I love these.
    Best
    Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Jackie Kocurek

    June 8, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Looks yummy! Thanks for linking up at Tried and True Recipe party! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/06/tried-and-true-recipes-15.html

    Reply
  14. Linda Bouffard

    June 10, 2013 at 12:42 am

    Nice, Evelyn. Nice.

    Reply
  15. Heather Whoneedsacape

    June 10, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Those meatballs look so delish!

    Thanks for linking up to Super Sunday!

    Reply
  16. Miz Helen

    June 10, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a wonderful week.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  17. Diane Balch

    June 11, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    My daughter prefers turkey meatballs over beef and I've never made them from scratch. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday.

    Reply
  18. April Tuell

    June 12, 2013 at 5:27 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with Saturday Spotlight, it looks delicious. Enjoy the rest of your week, and hope to see you at the party again soon.

    April

    Reply
  19. The Mandatory Mooch

    June 12, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    What a delicious looking plate. Thanks for linking up to last weeks party. Can't wait to see what you link up this week!! Nichi http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2013/06/tasty-thursdays-45.html

    Reply
  20. Jessica @ The Wondering Brain

    June 13, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    That looks pretty good! I've never tried turkey meatballs before. Thanks so much for sharing the reicpe with us @ My Favorite Posts SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party 🙂

    Jessica
    The Wondering Brain

    Reply
  21. Michelle

    June 14, 2013 at 1:01 am

    I like the fresh herbs in these monsters. Looks good–hearty and healthy! Thanks for linking!

    Reply
  22. Robyn Wright of RobynsOnlineWorld.com

    February 10, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Going to try these turkey meatballs for sure!

    Reply
  23. The Ninja Baker

    March 1, 2014 at 7:17 am

    So glad I saw your heathy take on spaghetti at the Noodles Party. Pure comfort! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Evelyn =)

    Reply
  24. mickeydownunder

    March 2, 2014 at 9:27 am

    G'day! Would love to come through the screen and try now! YUM!
    Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday Nothing but Noodles Pasta party!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply

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