MOZZARELLA-STUFFED PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS
HANDS-ON 35 MIN TOTAL 1 HR, 10 MIN SERVES 12 SUBMITTED BY FOODIE77
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3 lb. ground turkey1 cup Italian-seasoned dried bread crumbs1 cup finely chopped onion1 egg, lightly beaten4 cloves garlic, minced½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese¼ cup basil pesto¼ cup milk1 tsp. salt2 tsp. black pepper1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 36 small cubes3 Tbsp. olive oil2 (24-oz.) jars marinara sauceHot cooked spaghetti (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 10x15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Mix together turkey, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pesto, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 1¾-inch meatballs. Using your finger, make a hole in each meatball and insert 1…