Best Turkey Pesto Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

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PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS



Pesto Turkey Meatballs image

Ridiculously easy turkey meatballs ready in 30 minutes and full of flavor thanks to lots of pesto. My kids love these turkey meatballs and they're endlessly versatile, and I love how quick and easy they are to make.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
  • Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 546 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PESTO MEATBALLS



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Pesto does double duty in these yummy meatballs. Add some to the ground meat mixture, then simmer the meatballs in chicken broth and pesto for an extra herby kick.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the turkey with the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup pesto, the milk and grated Parmesan; form into small balls.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until just browned, then add the chicken broth and remaining 1/4 cup pesto and simmer until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS



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I came up with this recipe for a recipe contest, and it's been a family favorite ever since. For a lighter version, omit stuffing the meatballs with mozzarella cheese. Serve with your choice of pasta.

Provided by foodie77

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup prepared pesto
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1621.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

TURKEY PESTO MEATBALLS



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I wanted something new to do with my ground lean turkey meat and for some reason pesto popped into my head. Who would have thought that pesto meatballs were going to be absolutely amazing? These delicious meatballs coupled with homemade sauce and wheat pasta are a great traditional dinner with a wonderful twist.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup frozen spinach
1 pound lean ground turkey
⅓ cup pesto
2 egg whites
1 ½ (1 ounce) packets plain instant oatmeal
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; mix until fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, combine turkey, pesto, egg whites, oatmeal, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add onion-spinach mixture and mix well. Shape mixture into balls using an ice cream scoop. Place in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TURKEY-PESTO MEATBALLS



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Ready in 45 minutes, this savory meatball dish is made with ground turkey and creamy basil pesto sauce. They're great over pasta or in a meatball sub.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 eggs whites

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with sides or 15x10-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined. Shape mixture into balls; place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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