Turkey Sausage Meatballs

In this main dish, meatballs recipe, ground turkey and turkey sausage are combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheeses.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 402 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups spaghetti sauce
• cooking spray
• 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 1 pound ground Italian-flavored turkey sausage
• 0.5 cup minced onion
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
• 0.25 cup Cabernet Sauvignon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until herbs evenly distributed; set aside. Combine minced onion, Cabernet Sauvignon, eggs, and garlic in a second bowl until well mixed; set aside.

Step 3

Combine ground turkey and ground sausage in a third, large bowl. Add cheese and onion mixtures; mix until well combined. Form mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Step 5

Combine spaghetti sauce and meatballs in a large saucepan until meatballs coated; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.