Crockpot Turkey Meatballs

Name: Crockpot Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey breast; 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs {or regular breadcrumbs}; 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese (grated {or any finely grated parmesan cheese}); 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped {or substitute 2 teaspoons dried parsley}); 1 egg; 1 large clove garlic (crushed); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 - 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; salt and fresh pepper to taste; 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley

Crockpot Turkey Meatballs are an easy addition to your weeknight meals over your favorite pasta. These are super easy to make and cook in the slow cooker while you go about your day. They also freeze great for later!

Prep20 min
Cook4 hr
Total4 hr 20 min
Makes6 servings
Calories136

Ingredients

6 servings

1 pound ground turkey breast
1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs {or regular breadcrumbs}
1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese (grated {or any finely grated parmesan cheese})
1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped {or substitute 2 teaspoons dried parsley})
1 egg
1 large clove garlic (crushed)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce:

3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 - 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
salt and fresh pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley

Method

1
Pour crushed tomatoes into the crock pot. Add garlic, bay leaf and stir.
2
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt and pepper. Using clean hands mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs.
3
Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set crock pot to low for 4 to 6 hours.
4
When meatballs are ready and have reached a temperature of 160 degrees F, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil or parsley.
5
Serve with Italian bread or over your favorite pasta.