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Turkey Ricotta Meatballs Recipe

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Delicious and hearty Turkey Ricotta Meatballs baked to perfection and simmered in a flavorful homemade marinara sauce. These meatballs combine lean ground turkey, turkey sausage, ricotta, and parmesan for a moist and tender bite, perfect for serving with pasta, bread, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

Turkey Ricotta Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 pound turkey or chicken sausage
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Easy Marinara Sauce

  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking spray or brush with oil. Place one rack in the upper center and the other in the lower center position of the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey or chicken sausage, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, oregano, and kosher salt. Mix well with your hands until fully combined.
  3. Shape Meatballs: Using a medium cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange them evenly spaced (about 1 inch apart) on the prepared baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
  4. Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning if desired for even browning, or until meatballs are browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using an instant-read thermometer.
  5. Make Marinara Sauce: While the meatballs bake, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook until the garlic sizzles, about 30 seconds, taking care not to burn it. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Once meatballs are cooked, remove from oven and transfer them into the simmering marinara sauce. Let them simmer together for a few minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Serve: Serve meatballs and sauce hot with bread, pasta, or roasted vegetables of your choice.

Notes

  • To freeze meatballs, allow them to cool completely after baking. Do not add them to the sauce before freezing. Place in a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • If preferred, you can substitute chicken sausage with your favorite sausage variety.
  • The internal temperature of 165°F is critical for safely cooked turkey meatballs.

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