Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Meatballs:

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Oil, for searing the meatballs

Sauce:

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (24-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Italian parsley, as garnish

Directions:

• Meatballs: In a medium bowl, add the onion, garlic cloves, Italian parsley, ground turkey, large egg, salt and crushed red pepper. Mix ingredients together until barely combined. Form balls using your hands and set aside. Repeat until you’ve worked your way through all the meatballs.
• In a medium pan, set over medium heat, add a few tablespoons of oil. When hot, sear the meatballs on all sides. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet and repeat until you’ve worked your way through all the meatballs.
• Sauce: In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, add a teaspoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and tomato sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer. Mix in 1/4 cup of water just to loosen the sauce a bit and then salt to taste. Add the meatballs and cover the pot, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with the Italian parsley and serve.

Servings: 2