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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Cal/Serv:
445
These meatballs don't have any bread crumbs and hold together with a little help from ricotta and Parmesan. If you find the meatballs are a little wet because of this, wet your hands with a little water and they will be much easier to work with! They are light and airy with tons of flavor, and the sauce brings it all together! Baking them makes the meatballs so much easier rather than flipping and turning over an oil-popping skillet for 20 minutes and allows you to get a head start on the sauce. Letting the meatballs simmer in the sauce for just 10 minutes after baking them will help make them extra tender and flavorful.
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Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on August 27, 2020 to include more information about the dish.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb.
ground turkey
- 1/2 cup
ricotta cheese
- 6
cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup
freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1
large egg, beaten
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp.
dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
- 1
(28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp.
granulated sugar
Directions
- Step 1Make meatballs: Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and rub with 2 tablespoons oil. In a large bowl, add turkey, ricotta, 3 cloves garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and beaten egg, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Step 2Form into 16 meatballs, then place on prepared pan and bake until golden and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Step 3Meanwhile make sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add remaining 3 cloves garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4Add cooked meatballs to sauce and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve warm with more Parmesan and parsley.
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