Turkey Sausage Meatballs

I use these turkey sausage meatballs with my homemade spaghetti sauce instead of beef meatballs. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and freshly grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses makes it something wonderful.

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

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 4 cups spaghetti sauce
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• cooking spray
• 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• ½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
• ¼ cup Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 pound ground Italian-flavored turkey sausage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Mix together ground turkey and ground sausage in a third, large bowl. Add cheese mixture and onion mixture and mix until all ingredients are well combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared sheet pan.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Place spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan and stir in meatballs until coated. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.