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Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet


----------- — Meatballs
1lb.ground turkey — (93% lean)
12oz.sweet italian turkey or chicken sausage — casings removed (about 4 sausages)
1/2c.whole-wheat panko — (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4c.chopped fresh parsley — plus more for garnish
2Tbsp.grated pecorino Romano cheese — (1/2 oz.)
1tsp.Italian seasoning
1/4tsp.kosher salt
2garlic cloves — grated
cooking spray
----------- — Sauce
1Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
2clove(s)garlic cloves — smashed
1can(s)unsalted crushed tomatoes — (28-oz)
2clove(s)Crushed red pepper — to taste
3/4c.mozzarella cheese — fresh, torn to pieces

1.Prepare the meatballs: Combine turkey, sausage, panko, parsley, pecorino, Italian seasoning, salt, and grated garlic in a large bowl; form into 18 (2-inch) meatballs.
2.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium; coat skillet with cooking spray. Working in batches, add meatballs to skillet, and cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove meatballs from skillet, and set aside.
3.Prepare the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add oil and smashed garlic to skillet; cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
4.Add tomatoes and crushed red pepper; return meatballs to skillet. Cover and simmer until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
5.Uncover; add mozzarella pieces. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
6.If your skillet doesn’t have a lid, you can put it under the broiler until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
7.Garnish with additional chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information:
Calories 341
Fat 18g
Satfat 5g
Unsatfat 11g
Protein 30g
Carbohydrate 13g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Added sugars 0g
Sodium 620mg
Calcium 20% DV
Potassium 12% DV