Sausage and Turkey Meatballs

It was MM & G Monday yesterday!  Sunday afternoon I cooked up a batch of meatballs, grabbed some of the fresh roasted tomato sauce I had just done from the garden, and Monday I carted in dinner for the kids to enjoy.  I have to tell you, choosing meals for Mondays are my favorite now that my grandson joins in the feasting.  Hmm I guess I have to go one step further and call it MMB & G Monday?  Not really liking that like I did the catchy M & M Monday.  So, Mom Makes Mondays? Monday Mom Meals? Well, something will come to me that fits the fun of cooking for my family one day a week.  These turkey meatballs were flavorful.  You could substitute veal or super lean ground beef for the turkey.

Sausage and Turkey Meatballs
printable recipe

1 c. dried breadcrumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 c. whole milk, room temperature
1 T. tomato paste
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. course ground pepper
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 lb. ground turkey
1 lb. loose Italian sausage
Olive oil

32 oz. Pasta sauce of choice.
1 lb. cooked pasta of choice.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onion.  Mix to combine.

Add the turkey and sausage.  Gently mix until combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop, form the meat into 1-1/2 inch balls (20-22).  Place meatballs on a heavy, nonstick baking sheet, with space in between each ball.  Drizzle with olive oil and bake until cooked through 15-18 minutes.

Drop in sauce.   Simmer for 15 minutes.  Serve with pasta.