Cheesy Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Pesto
Ingredients List
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3 pounds ground turkey
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 egg
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1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
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½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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¼ cup prepared pesto
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¼ cup milk
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
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1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well incorporated, then shape the mixture into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Use your finger to create a small hole in each meatball and stuff it with a cube of mozzarella cheese. Seal the meatball around the cheese and arrange them on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs before baking.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until they are no longer pink inside. Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Once simmering, carefully add the baked meatballs to the sauce and let them soak for 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| 486 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 486 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium 1621mg | 70% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 38g | 77% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 8% |
| Calcium 456mg | 35% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 704mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5