Turkey Sausage Meatballs

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

In this main dish, meatballs recipe, ground turkey and turkey sausage are combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheeses.

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 pound ground Italian-flavored turkey sausage
4 cups spaghetti sauce

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2 Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until herbs evenly distributed; set aside. Combine minced onion, Cabernet Sauvignon, eggs, and garlic in a second bowl until well mixed; set aside.
3 Combine ground turkey and ground sausage in a third, large bowl. Add cheese and onion mixtures; mix until well combined. Form mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
5 Combine spaghetti sauce and meatballs in a large saucepan until meatballs coated; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.