CROCK POT ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

200.5 Cals 17.3 Protein 12.6 Carbs 8 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
4 hrs
TOTAL TIME:
4 hrs 15 mins
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Italian
Delicious Italian turkey meatballs, all made in the slow cooker. No baking or frying required!
INGREDIENTS
20 oz 1.3 lb 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, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
For the sauce:
1 tsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
28 oz can crushed tomatoes, I like Tuttorosso
1 bay leaf
salt and fresh pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
VIDEO
Serving: 4meatballs with sauce, Calories: 200.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 12.6g, Protein: 17.3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 84.1mg, Sodium: 427.5mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 4.5gBlue Smart Points:4Green Smart Points:4Purple Smart Points:4Points +:5