Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons ( 30 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 slice sandwich bread ( or 5 saltine crackers), (crushed into fine crumbs)
  • 1/2 cup onion, (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 cup (140 g approx) chopped spinach, (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, (finely grated (see notes))
  • 1 pound ( 450 g) ground turkey ((no leaner than 85%))
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups ( 360 - 480 g) jarred marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil to garnish ((optional))

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, crushed bread (or crackers), onion, oregano, garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Mix until well combined.
  • Add ground turkey; mix well. Use your hands to mix the buttermilk mixture into the ground meat thoroughly. Try not to overwork the meat; pinch the meat between your fingers rather than kneading it.
  • Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the marinara sauce. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked, about 20 -25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.