Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

Not only does the sausage make the meatballs tender, it also adds great flavor without the need for a ton of other ingredients.

Total Time

40min

4.3

3 Ratings

Author: Once Upon A Chef

Servings:

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

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Egg

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2 3/4 cups

Fresh Baby Spinach

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1 bunch

Scallions

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3 cloves

Garlic

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1.3 lb

93/7 Lean Ground Turkey

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1.3 lb

Italian Turkey Sausages

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1 cup

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

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1 cup

Parmigiano-Reggiano

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1 cup

Italian-Style Breadcrumbs

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1.5 lb

Marinara Sauce

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack on the second-highest rack. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil and grease with the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) .

In a bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, beat the Egg (1) . Add the Fresh Baby Spinach (2 3/4 cups) , Scallions (1 bunch) , and Garlic (3 cloves) and stir until evenly combined.

Add the 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey (1.3 lb) , Italian Turkey Sausages (1.3 lb) , Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup) , Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup) and Italian-Style Breadcrumbs (1 cup) . Using your hands, mix until evenly combined.

Shape the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Broil the meatballs until golden brown on top, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the tomato Marinara Sauce (1.5 lb) in a large pan on the stovetop. Add the broiled meatballs and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked.

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

557

FAT

31.1 g

PROTEIN

46.0 g

CARBS

22.6 g