Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground turkey, not ground turkey breast
  • 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto, homemade or store bought
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 lb. cooked pasta
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, using your hands, mix all ingredients for meatballs until well combined. Roll into 2-inch meatballs and arrange on a large plate. Microwave meatballs on high until fat renders and meatballs are firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients, except for pasta and basil/parsley, in slow cooker and stir to combine. Using tongs, transfer meatballs to slow cooker, discarding rendered fat. Cover and cook until meatballs are tender, 4 to 5 hours on low.
  • Serve over warm cooked pasta and garnish with chopped basil or parsley, if desired.
  • Enjoy!