Best 8 Turkey And Pork Meatballs With Tomato Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Harmonious Fusion of Turkey and Pork Meatballs in a Delightful Tomato Sauce: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**

Discover the delectable union of turkey and pork meatballs enveloped in a zesty tomato sauce, a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. This recipe collection showcases a harmonious blend of lean turkey and flavorful pork, artfully crafted into tender meatballs and simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce bursting with Italian herbs and spices. Each recipe offers a unique twist, whether it's the classic comfort of traditional meatballs or the exciting fusion of Asian-inspired flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore these recipes, promising a delightful experience with every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY & PORK MEATBALLS



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Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. -Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 pound ground pork
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
Hot cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Pulse bread in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl. Combine bread crumbs with the next 7 ingredients. Add turkey and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into twenty-four 1-1/2-in. balls., Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top; stir gently. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1049mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH LINGUINE & FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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For this healthy turkey meatball recipe, lean ground turkey is mixed with fresh mushrooms, oats, garlic, spices and a little Parmesan cheese for a meatball that's moist, delicious and has more fiber and less saturated fat than a traditional beef and pork version. Serve these tasty meatballs over whole-grain pasta with fresh tomato sauce for a satisfying take on spaghetti and meatballs, and save the leftovers to stuff into sandwiches.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Linguine Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms (8 ounces)
1 egg, lightly beaten
⅓ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
1 recipe Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce (see Associated Recipes)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a shallow baking pan with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and all of the liquid has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a food processor; process until finely chopped.
  • Combine egg, oats, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms and turkey; mix well. On a cutting board, pat the meat mixture into a rectangle and cut into 30 squares. Roll each square into a ball and place the balls 1/2 inch apart in the prepared pan. Bake until the meatballs are no longer pink and their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Divide the linguine and sauce between 4 plates or shallow bowls. Top each serving with 6 meatballs. (Reserve the remaining meatballs for another meal; see Note.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 622.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, peeled
1 celery stalk
2 tablespoons garlic flavoured oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 x 14 ounce cans diced plus approx. 3 1/3 cups (2 full cans) water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt flakes or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Pepper, to taste
1 pound ground turkey
1 egg
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion and celery (from the tomato sauce ingredients above)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea and Perrins)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Put the peeled onion and celery into a processor and blitz to a mush. Or you can chop as finely as humanly possible by hand. Reserve 2 tablespoons for the meatball mixture.
  • Warm the garlic flavoured oil in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, add the onion and celery mixture, along with the thyme, and cook at moderate to low heat, stirring every now and again, for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cans of tomato, filling up each empty can with water to add to the pan. Season with the sugar, salt and pepper, stir and then leave to come to a bubble, and then turn down to let it simmer gently while you get on with the meatballs.
  • Put all the ingredients for the meatballs, including the reserved chopped onion and celery, and salt according to preference, into a large bowl and mix together, gently, with your hands, wearing disposable vinyl gloves if you feel so inclined. Don't over-mix, as that will make the meatballs dense-textured and heavy.
  • When all the meatball ingredients are not too officiously amalgamated, start rolling. The easiest way really to do this is to pinch out an amount about the size of a generously heaped teaspoon and roll into a bowl between the palms of your hands. Put the meatballs on a baking tray, lined with baking parchment or greaseproof paper, as you go. You should get about 50 little meatballs.
  • Drop these gently into the simmering sauce; I try and let these fall in concentric circles working around the pan from the outside edge inwards, in only the vaguest of fashions.
  • Let the meatballs cook for 30 minutes, until cooked through. Serve with rice or pasta or however you so please.

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Tender meatballs filled with onions and Parmesan, bathed in plenty of tomato sauce, are classics in every way except for one: They call for turkey instead of the usual beef (or beef-veal-pork combination). Serve them over spaghetti or polenta, or stuff them into a hero roll for a sandwich. Try to use ground dark meat turkey here if you can, it has a deeper, richer flavor than ground white meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, meatballs, main course

Time 50m

Yield 28 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving, if desired
1/2 cup panko or other plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped chives or basil
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, very cold
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 cups marinara sauce, more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cheese, bread crumbs, onion, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and mix well. Add turkey and egg and blend with your hands until well mixed. If you've got time, cover mixture and chill for an hour or up to 24 hours. These are easiest to form into balls while very cold. Form into 28 meatballs, each about 1 1/4-inches in diameter.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan. When hot, add enough of the meatballs to fit in one layer without crowding, and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, add another tablespoon of oil to pan and brown another layer of meatballs, transferring them to the plate as they brown. Repeat until all meatballs are browned, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • When meatballs are all browned, add marinara sauce to pan and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits on the pan bottom. Return meatballs and their juices to pan, shake pan to cover the meatballs with sauce, and lower heat. Partly cover pan and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with more cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 827 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK MEATBALLS IN RED PEPPER SAUCE



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You can't beat a comforting bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, and this version is superhealthy too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

450g pork mince
1 small apple , peeled, cored and grated
1 small garlic clove , crushed
25g fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
250g spaghetti , to serve
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
400g can chopped tomato
3 roasted red peppers (from a jar), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Put the pork mince in a bowl and stir in the apple, garlic, breadcrumbs and some salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 balls, cover and chill for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softened, then tip in the tomatoes and half a can of water. Stir in the peppers along with some salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally until they are browned all over. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Using a hand-held blender, whizz the tomato sauce until smooth. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 mins, until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti following pack instructions, drain, then divide between serving plates. Top with the meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO & FENNEL SAUCE



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This quick, tasty and economical supper is a healthy way of getting the family fed

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

400g turkey mince
25g fresh white breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 carrot , diced
1 tsp fennel seeds
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato purée
400g spaghetti , cooked, to serve

Steps:

  • Put the mince in a mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs and half the garlic. Season and mix well to combine. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 12 balls, then chill for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the onion, carrot and remaining garlic. Cook for 5-6 mins until softened. Add the fennel seeds and cook for a few secs. Tip in the tomatoes with half a can of water, then stir in the tomato purée. Season and simmer for 15 mins until thickened. Using an electric hand blender, whizz until roughly smooth.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs for 8-10 mins until cooked through. Transfer to the sauce and simmer until piping hot. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium

TURKEY MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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My sweetie and I have fought the battle of the bulge forever. This is my less-fattening take on meatballs. They're slow-cooker easy, and so flavorful! - Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg substitute, bread crumbs, onion, pepper and seasoning blend. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomatoes, zucchini, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, bay leaves, garlic and seasonings. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; serve with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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These slow cooker turkey meatballs in tomato sauce are a great alternative to traditional beef meatballs. Can be served over pasta or make meatball sandwiches with sauteed onions and peppers with melted Italian cheese over the top. Fantastic!

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon Italian-style salad dressing
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 ¼ cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Saute onion and Italian dressing in a small saute pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, sauteed onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.
  • Combine diced tomatoes and marinara in a second bowl; set aside.
  • Form 1/2 of the turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and layer them in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 of the tomato mixture over the meatballs. Form the remaining turkey mixture into meatballs and layer with remaining tomato mixture.
  • Cover and cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 4 hours on High, or 8 hours on Low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1281.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey and pork. Look for meat that is fresh and has a good color.
  • Season the meatballs well. This will help to ensure that they are flavorful and juicy.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. This is the base of the dish, so it is important to use one that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to infuse them with flavor and make them tender.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Turkey and pork meatballs with tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your meatballs are flavorful, juicy, and tender. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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