Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated sweet red bell pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound of ground turkey, dark meat preferably
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 28-ounce cans of chopped tomatoes
• sprig of fresh basil
• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta , cooked according to the package instructions

Instructions

• Soak breadcrumbs in egg and red pepper, breaking up the mixture with your fingers until smooth. Add Parmesan, salt and pepper, mixing until well combined.
• Add meat and garlic. Combine with bread mixture until the bread is well incorporated. Form two-inch meatballs and place on a sheet of aluminum or wax paper.
• Heat a large skillet on high heat and add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs and cook 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until the meatballs are golden brown on all sides.
• Add tomatoes and basil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 10-15 minutes, covered, until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked throughout. Serve immediately with pasta.

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