
Herb turkey meatballs with marinara and roasted veggies
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5
5 meals
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Herb turkey meatballs with marinara and roasted veggies
Tender baked turkey meatballs in a simple marinara sauce with roasted bell peppers and zucchini over your choice of pasta or zoodles. Comforting Italian flavors, meal-prep-ready.
15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
5
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Turkey meatballs are leaner than beef but just as flavorful when loaded with herbs and garlic. Baking instead of frying makes them hands-off and consistent every time.
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Shop sheet pan options for this recipeMix ground turkey with soaked breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; form into 25 meatballs.
Place meatballs on a greased baking rack over a sheet pan; bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Warm marinara sauce and add baked meatballs to coat.
Roast diced peppers and zucchini at 425°F with olive oil for 15 minutes.
Divide pasta, meatballs with sauce, and roasted veggies among 5 containers; top with parmesan.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Beef-pork is more traditional Italian
Both reduce carbs while holding the sauce
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Shop olive oil for this recipeUse a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly.
Freeze uncooked meatballs on a sheet pan, then bag them for up to 3 months.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Meatballs freeze beautifully in sauce for 3 months.
Microwave for 2-3 minutes or reheat in a covered pan on the stovetop.
Per serving (110mg) · 5 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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