Mario Batali's Turkey Meatballs

Meatball Appetizers

skill level

Easy

time

60-120min

servings

12 to 15

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Lighten up traditional meatballs by replacing ground meat with turkey sausage.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1 1/2 cups Panko
1 1/2 pounds Turkey Sausage (removed from the casing)
3 Eggs (beaten)
3 Garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons Oregano (torn; plus more for garnish)
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (plus more for garnish)
3/4 cup grated Pecorino Cheese
Salt and Pepper

instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the panko, turkey sausage, eggs, garlic, oregano, olive oil, Parmigiano and Pecorino, and season with salt and pepper.
step 2

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instructions With wet hands, form the mixture into 12-15 meatballs, each smaller than a tennis ball, but larger than a golf ball.
step 3

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instructions Place the formed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet tray, and season with salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are a deep golden brown color.
step 4

ingredients 2 1/2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce
1/3 cup Panko (toasted for garnish)

instructions Once they are finished, toss the meatballs with some warmed tomato sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano cheese, and garnish with oregano and toasted panko. Serve in a shot glass.
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