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Ultimate Turkey Ricotta Meatballs Recipe

Ultimate Turkey Ricotta Meatballs

Tender and juicy turkey meatballs enriched with creamy ricotta cheese for a high-protein, flavorful dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk or part-skim
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into 16-20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Remove from oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce over pasta, in a sub sandwich, or with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSodium: 720mgFiber: 1g

Notes

The ricotta keeps these turkey meatballs incredibly moist and tender. For best results, avoid overmixing the meat mixture as this can make the meatballs tough. These meatballs freeze beautifully - store in an airtight container for up to 3 months and reheat in the oven or microwave.

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