Meal Prep

Turkey Meatball Marinara Prep

Twenty-four baked turkey meatballs, one pot of sauce, and five lunches that don't taste like leftovers.

Meal Prep

45 min · 39g protein

Twenty-four baked turkey meatballs, one pot of sauce, and five lunches that don't taste like leftovers.

What you need

Ingredients

2 lb ground turkey (93% lean) · 1 cup panko breadcrumbs · 1/2 cup whole milk · 2 large eggs · 1/2 cup grated parmesan · 4 garlic cloves, grated

Step 1

Soak the panade

Stir the panko and milk together and let them sit 5 minutes until the crumbs are fully saturated and pasty.

Step 2

Mix gently

Combine the turkey, panade, eggs, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and oregano with your hands until just uniform. Overmixing makes meatballs bouncy.

Step 3

Roll and bake

Roll 24 golf-ball-sized meatballs onto two lined sheet pans and bake at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes, until they reach 165°F.

Step 4

Simmer the sauce

Meanwhile, soften the onion in olive oil for 6 minutes, add the pepper flakes, then the crushed tomatoes, and simmer 20 minutes with a pinch of salt.

Chef's tip

Wet your hands to roll

A bowl of cold water next to the tray stops the mixture sticking and gives you smoother, evenly sized meatballs.

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