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Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1-1/2 lb lean ground turkey
2 eggs
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp fresh basil minced
1 tsp cumin
1-1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves chopped
15 oz can plain tomato sauce
1/2 tsp red chile flakes (or to taste)
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
6 oz fresh mozzarella cubed
2 tbsp fresh basil chiffonade

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment.
To a large bowl, add the ground turkey, eggs, breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, cumin, mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne, if using. Mix together until combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through and browned.
Meanwhile, make the sauce by heating the olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes, stirring, one minute, or until fragrant but without browning the garlic. Add tomato sauce to the pan, followed by sugar and salt. Turn heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until the meatballs are finished baking.
When the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet with the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs to coat. Sprinkle the fresh mozzarella over top and allow to cook 5 more minutes or so until the cheese melts. Sprinkle the fresh basil over top and serve over pasta cooked al dente.
Notes
*I have also used 1 teaspoon of dry mustard in place of the dijon mustard in

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.52 Kcal (1815 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.7g	30%
Cholesterol	215.2mg	72%
Sodium	817.82mg	34%
Potassium	824.89mg	18%
Total Carbs	14.19g	5%
Sugars	5.7g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.53g	14%
Protein	50.53g	101%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	491.9mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.26 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.37g	30%
Cholesterol	58.7mg	72%
Sodium	223.09mg	34%
Potassium	225.02mg	18%
Total Carbs	3.87g	5%
Sugars	1.55g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	14%
Protein	13.78g	101%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	14%
Iron	1.1mg	22%
Calcium	134.2mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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