Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 1 1/4 poound ground turkey
  • 1/2 onion (grated)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cups breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
  • 1/2 cup Veggie Blend-Ins butternut squash
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • your favorite tomato sauce

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, pureed butternut squash, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper until combined.
  • Using a rounded 2-tablespoon portion of the meat mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  • Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat your favorite tomato sauce in a large saucepan. Add the meatballs and simmer for a few minutes. Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta or rice.