Baked Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves, diced
• 1/2 cup gluten free panko
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon dry oregano
• 1 tablespoon dry basil
• 1 tablespoon dry parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jar of marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, onion, garlic cloves, panko, parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, fennel seeds, and black pepper. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients.

3. 3

   Form into twelve 2″ balls.

4. 4

   Place the meatballs in the pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and place the meatballs under broiler for 4 minutes to brown.

7. 7

   Remove meatballs from the oven. Cover the meatballs with marinara sauce and sprinkle with cheese.

8. 8

   Place the meatballs back in 400°F oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until internal temperature of meatballs reached 165°F.

9. 9

   Garnish with basil and serve.