Things You'll Need:
- ½ cup whole milk ½ tsp. nutmeg Small bowl ½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs 2 large yellow onions Mixing bowl 1 large egg, beaten 1½ tsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. tomato paste ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 lbs. ground turkey, thawed ½ tbsp. black pepper ½ tbsp. kosher salt Vegetable cooking spray Baking sheet Aluminum foil Casserole dish 1 (26 oz.) jar marinara sauce
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Step 1
Pour the milk and nutmeg into a small bowl and stir well. Add the breadcrumbs to the bowl and let it stand for 10 minutes. Strain the milk from the breadcrumbs and set them aside.
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Step 2
Peel and dice the onions, and combine them in a mixing bowl with the egg, garlic, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, turkey, breadcrumbs, black pepper and salt.
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Step 3
Apply a light coat of vegetable cooking spray to a baking sheet, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Form the meat mixture into small balls, about 1½" in diameter. Place them on the baking sheet about 1" apart.
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Step 4
Cover the turkey meatballs with a sheet of aluminum foil, and transfer them into the oven to bake for 10 to12 minutes. Fill a large casserole dish with the marinara sauce, and then add the meatballs.
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Step 5
Bake the meatballs in the marinara for 15 minutes, or until the turkey is thoroughly cooked. Remove from the oven and server over pasta or on sandwiches.
