Description
Pesto Baked Turkey Meatballs are a delightful and healthy twist on a classic dish. Packed with protein and infused with the vibrant flavors of pesto, these meatballs make for a perfect weeknight dinner or a meal prep option. Combining lean turkey with aromatic herbs, they are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with pasta, fresh salads, or serve as tasty appetizers. With gooey mozzarella cheese melted on top, each bite is a savory treat that your whole family will enjoy. Make these delectable meatballs tonight for a comforting meal that brings everyone to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried basil. Mix until just combined.
- Spread 1/4 cup pesto evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Form the turkey mixture into 16 meatballs and place them over the pesto layer.
- Pour the remaining pesto over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg