This foolproof baked meatball recipe is a favorite in our house. My son asks for this recipe on his birthday, when he has friends over or really any time I ask him what he wants for dinner. They’re easy to prepare and baking them means you can reinvent them throughout the week.
Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey, 90% lean
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Pecorino blend cheese
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Vegetable spray
For serving:
- Spaghetti or pasta of choice
- fresh rated Parmesan
- fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees
- In a large mixing bowl, add the turkey, fresh herbs, garlic and onion and gently mix
- Add the dried Italian seasoning, egg, Parmesan cheese blend, breadcrumbs, water, salt and pepper and gently mix until combined
- Use an ice cream scooper to form the meatballs into even balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet (If they are a little misshapen, wet your hands and roll them into balls)
- Spray with vegetable spray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned on top and cooked through. If using marinara, simemr the meatballs in the sauce on the stove for 15 minutes before serving.
