Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs). I came up with this recipe for a recipe contest, and it's been a family favorite ever since. For a lighter version, omit stuffing the meatballs with mozzarella cheese. Serve with your choice of pasta.

Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 36 meatballs

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

3 pounds ground turkey

1 cup finely chopped onion

4 garlic cloves

minced

1 egg

1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs

½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

¼ cup prepared pesto

¼ cup milk

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

1 pound fresh mozzarella

cut into small cubes

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the ground turkey onion garlic egg bread crumbs Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese parsley pesto milk salt and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center about 30 minutes. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 485.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.3g 77%

Carbohydrates: 26g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 11.8g

Fat: 25.3g 39%

Saturated Fat: 8.8g 44%

Cholesterol: 130.3mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 1032.4IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 16mg 123%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 45.7mcg 11%

Calcium: 456.1mg 46%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 65.5mg 23%

Potassium: 704.1mg 20%

Sodium: 1621.1mg 65%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 228.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.