Best 6 Turkey Meatballs In Wine Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Succulent Flavors of Turkey Meatballs in Wine Sauce: A Culinary Journey of Taste and Texture**

Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is turkey meatballs in wine sauce, a dish that tantalizes the palate with its tender texture and rich, complex flavors. Succulent turkey meatballs, lovingly crafted with a blend of ground turkey, herbs, and spices, are simmered in a velvety wine sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece that is both comforting and elegant. This versatile dish can be paired with a variety of side dishes, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.

The recipes in this article offer a range of options to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Discover the classic turkey meatballs in wine sauce, a timeless recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of savory meatballs and a luscious wine sauce. For a lighter variation, try the turkey meatballs in tomato sauce, which offers a vibrant and tangy alternative.

If you're looking for a recipe that packs a punch of flavor, the spicy turkey meatballs in wine sauce is sure to satisfy. This recipe infuses the meatballs with a delightful combination of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.

For those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free turkey meatballs in wine sauce provides a delicious option that caters to individuals with gluten sensitivities. This recipe uses gluten-free bread crumbs to create tender and flavorful meatballs that are just as delicious as their traditional counterparts.

Explore the delectable world of turkey meatballs in wine sauce with these curated recipes. Whether you prefer a classic, spicy, or gluten-free variation, you're sure to find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These juicy meatballs with a tender, light texture are packed with flavorful herbs. The meat mixture is softer than you might expect, thanks to the addition of ricotta, but sacrificing a perfectly round shape is worth it. You'll make these turkey meatballs so often you just might forget about your beef meatball recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup finely ground fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 to 4 slices white bread, crusts removed)
1/2 cup milk
1 pound ground turkey (93/7 ratio)
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle the olive oil and canola oil in an even layer over the paper.
  • Pour the breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl, pour the milk over top and stir to fully moisten the breadcrumbs. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix with your hands just until combined.
  • Scoop 1/4-cupfuls of meatball mixture and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet; you should have 12 meatballs. Gently roll them into balls. Bake until bottoms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes more until the meatballs are cooked through.

MEATBALLS WITH A WHITE WINE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Meatballs
1 pound/500 g extra-lean ground beef
3 1/2 ounces/100 g ricotta cheese
1 egg
10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup/250 ml freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour, for dredging
Wine Sauce
1/4 cup/50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup/250 ml white wine

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: In a mixing bowl, add the ground beef, ricotta cheese, egg, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmigiano cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed. With your hands, shape the meatballs into the size of golf balls and pat them down so they can evenly cook.
  • For the wine sauce: In a large frying pan, heat the extra-virgin olive oil and add the garlic. Lightly dredge the meatballs in flour and add to the meatballs to the pan. Add the sun-dried tomatoes. Fry the meatballs until golden on the outside. Add the wine to deglaze the pan and let the wine reduce by 1/2 and thicken up. Let cook for an additional 5 minutes.

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE



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A weeknight dinner winner, these turkey meatballs are tender and full of flavor - and cleanup is a snap!

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 18 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil (plus more for serving)
Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons minced yellow onion, from 1 small onion
1⅓ pounds 93% lean ground turkey (see note)
⅔ cup dried Italian style bread crumbs (such as Progresso)
⅓ cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese (plus more for serving)
2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
Large jar (24 oz) good quality Marinara sauce (such as Rao's)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and water. Add the onion, turkey, bread crumbs, and cheese, and mix with your hands until the mixture is uniform.
  • Lightly wet your hands with water and form the mixture into balls just slightly larger than golf balls (keep wetting your hands as you go to prevent the meatball mixture from sticking to your hands).
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the meatballs in a single layer and brown on all sides, 7 to 8 minutes total. Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with more basil and cheese, if desired, and serve.
  • Note: For best results, I recommend using 93% lean ground turkey, which is a combination of light and dark meat, rather than 99% lean ground turkey breast, which is all white meat.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The meatballs can be frozen in their sauce for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until the meatballs are hot in the center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 meatballs, Calories 347, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sugar 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 779 mg, Cholesterol 113 mg

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

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.

MOM'S MEATBALLS IN WINE SAUCE



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Mom made these every Christmas. They are truly addictive--try them for your next party! This makes about 80 meatballs.

Provided by Carianne

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves diced garlic
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 eggs
salt and pepper
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup cooking wine
1/2 cup beef consomme
2 cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Combine meatball ingredients well and roll into small (1 inch) meatballs Heat sauce ingredients and drop meatballs into hot sauce;simmer for 45 minutes.
  • (if sauce does not cover the meatballs DO NOT STIR until bottom meatballs heat through).

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground turkey and ground pork for a more flavorful meatball.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and keep them moist.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a dry red wine for the sauce. A full-bodied wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, will add a rich flavor to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until it has reduced by about half. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Turkey meatballs in wine sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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