CROCK POT ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by cwyorkiex3

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEATBALLS:
20 ounces (1.3 pounds) ground turkey breast 93% lean
1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 egg
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon kosher salt + fresh pepper
SAUCE:
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
1 bay leaf
Salt and fresh pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese. Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs, about 1/8th cup each. In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn. Pour crushed tomatoes into the crock pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil. Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set crock pot to low, 4 to 6 hours. When meatballs are ready, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil or parsley. Serve with ricotta, over pasta or enjoy with French bread.