Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, and herbs until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them in the slow cooker.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Chilling the meat mixture for 30 minutes before shaping helps with texture. Optionally, brown the meatballs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg