Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Dip

Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Dip

Tender ground turkey meatballs baked until golden and served with a warm marinara dip.

Total 40 min Makes 4 servings Calories 310/serving

Dietary

Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

These turkey meatballs are mixed with garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs, then baked until lightly browned and juicy inside. Served alongside warm marinara for dipping, they work well as a weeknight dinner over pasta or as a shareable appetizer. The baking method keeps them lighter than fried versions while still delivering a crisp exterior.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  3. Roll the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

  5. While the meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

  6. Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and serve warm with the marinara sauce for dipping.

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    Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Dip

    These turkey meatballs are mixed with garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs, then baked until lightly browned and juicy inside. Served alongside warm marinara for dipping, they work well as a weeknight dinner over pasta or as a shareable appetizer. The baking method keeps them lighter than fried versions while still delivering a crisp exterior.

    40 min 4 servings 310 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
    • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cups marinara sauce

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    2. 2

      In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

    3. 3

      Roll the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

    4. 4

      Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

    5. 5

      While the meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

    6. 6

      Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and serve warm with the marinara sauce for dipping.