Juicy Turkey Meatballs in Garlic-Parmesan Spinach Cream Sauce
Discover how to make juicy turkey meatballs in a creamy garlic-Parmesan spinach sauce. A Mediterranean-inspired comfort food ready in 40 minutes!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl (for meatballs)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Large skillet (for sauce)
- Spatula or wooden spoon (for sauce)
- Knife and cutting board (for garlic, onion, spinach, tomatoes)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
- Small bowl (for egg)
- Grater (for Parmesan)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey 🦃, salt 🧂, pepper 🌶️, garlic 🧄, onion 🧅, egg 🥚, breadcrumbs 🥖, Parmesan 🧀, and parsley 🌿. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, melt butter 🧈 in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic 🧄 until fragrant, then add spinach 🥬 and sun-dried tomatoes 🍅. Cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream 🥛 and Parmesan 🧀, season with salt and pepper 🧂. Simmer until thickened slightly. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
