Description
These Creamy Spinach Turkey Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic meatball recipe, featuring a creamy Parmesan sauce that perfectly complements the tender turkey and fresh spinach. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add baked meatballs to the skillet, coat in the sauce, and simmer briefly.
- Serve: Serve warm with desired accompaniment.
Notes
- You can use ground chicken instead of turkey.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
