New York Turkey Meatball

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package Jennie-o Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, heated
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

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Combine turkey, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon rind, egg and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake 25 minutes. Always cook turkey to well-done, 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer. Let meatballs stand 10 minutes.

Toss meatballs and heated pasta sauce in a large bowl. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.