These meatballs are versatile and, paired with a simple tomato sauce and fresh parsley, make a delicious and satisfying lunch or dinner.
The Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet recipe below yields enough to serve six people and is straightforward to prepare.
SERVING: 6 | Serving size: 3 meatballs with sauce | 6–7 PersonalPoints per serving
What ingredients you need to make this Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet:
Meatballs:
2 Tbsp skim milk
⅓ C seasoned bread crumbs
⅓ C grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 large egg
1 Tbsp tomato paste
¼ C chopped Italian parsley
¼ tsp salt
1 ½ lb ground turkey (93% lean)
Nonstick cooking spray
Sauce:
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 can (28 oz) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 C part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garnish:
Fresh parsley
How to make this Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet:
- Combine the binder ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the milk, seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, egg, tomato paste, chopped parsley, and salt.
- Add the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the bowl.
- Mix gently: Using your hands, combine the turkey with the binder ingredients until just combined — do not overmix.
- Portion the meatballs: Divide the mixture into 18 even portions and roll each into a ball.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray once hot.
- Brown the meatballs: Add meatballs to the skillet and brown on each side for 5–6 minutes until nicely seared. Transfer browned meatballs to a plate.
- Prepare the sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and coat the skillet again with nonstick spray. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Pour in the crushed fire-roasted tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer with meatballs: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes to finish cooking through and let flavors meld.
- Add the cheese: Remove the lid, sprinkle the shredded part-skim mozzarella over the meatballs, replace the lid, and cook until the cheese melts (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm. Each serving is three meatballs with sauce.
Enjoy!
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Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet
This Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet recipe serves six and is perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Comfort food
Calories: 406
IngredientsMethodNotes
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 Tbsp skim milk
- ⅓ C seasoned bread crumbs
- ⅓ C grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ C chopped Italian parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey (93%)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 C part-skim mozzarella, shredded
Garnish:
- Parsley
Method
- Add milk, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, tomato paste, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Using your hands, combine the ingredients until just mixed.
- Add the ground turkey and gently combine with the mixture; do not overmix.
- Portion the mixture into 18 even sections and form into meatballs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray once hot.
- Brown the meatballs for 5–6 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, coat the skillet with spray, and add the minced garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, top with shredded mozzarella, replace the lid, and cook until the cheese melts (about 2 minutes).
Notes
Weight Watchers points: 6–7 PersonalPoints per serving.
Serving size: 3 meatballs with sauce.