Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Health score
4%
Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs
70 min.
36
129kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs, a dish that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner experience! Perfectly crafted for gatherings, this recipe yields an impressive 36 servings, making it an ideal choice for family reunions, parties, or meal prep for the week ahead. Each meatball is a savory surprise, featuring a gooey mozzarella center that melts beautifully as it bakes, creating a deliciously cheesy bite that will leave everyone craving more.

What sets these meatballs apart is the vibrant infusion of fresh ingredients. The combination of ground turkey, aromatic garlic, and fragrant parsley, all blended with rich Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and zesty pesto, creates a flavor profile that is both hearty and refreshing. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and baked to perfection, these meatballs are not only satisfying but also a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs.

Served in a warm marinara sauce, they make for a comforting main dish that pairs wonderfully with pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh salad. With just 129 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delicious meal guilt-free. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, ensuring that you impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Dive into this culinary adventure and bring the taste of Italy to your table!

Ingredients

  • cup breadcrumbs italian-style
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • pound mozzarella fresh cut into small cubes
  •  garlic clove minced
  • teaspoons pepper fresh black
  • pounds pd of ground turkey 
  • 48 ounce tomatoes 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto prepared
  • tablespoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
  6. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories129kcal
Protein41.13%
Fat42.48%
Carbs16.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.17
Glycemic Load
0.91
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.1969565049462%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.8mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:129.1kcal
6.45%
Fat:6.17g
9.5%
Saturated Fat:2.47g
15.42%
Carbohydrates:5.36g
1.79%
Net Carbohydrates:4.49g
1.63%
Sugar:2.01g
2.24%
Cholesterol:36.58mg
12.19%
Sodium:534.68mg
23.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.45g
26.9%
Vitamin B3:4.28mg
21.41%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.21%
Selenium:12.27µg
17.54%
Phosphorus:161.79mg
16.18%
Vitamin K:16.15µg
15.38%
Calcium:100.93mg
10.09%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.79%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.29%
Vitamin A:384.13IU
7.68%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.48%
Potassium:258.7mg
7.39%
Magnesium:22.54mg
5.64%
Iron:0.98mg
5.46%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.27%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.27%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.1%
Vitamin C:4.19mg
5.08%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.72%
Copper:0.08mg
4.07%
Fiber:0.87g
3.47%
Folate:13.33µg
3.33%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.68%
Source:Allrecipes