Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 small onion, minced (or about 1/4 of a large onion)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 egg

1/4 cup crushed saltines

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves (or 2 T. dried)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pound ground turkey

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 jar (26 ounces, about 3 cups)  marinara sauce

Pasta of your choice, cooked.

Directions: Add the onion, garlic, egg, cracker crumbs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper to a large bowl and blend. Mix in the turkey. Shape the turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Pour off any excess oil.  Add the marinara sauce.  Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.  Season  to taste with salt and pepper.  Serve with cooked pasta.

Notes: A bit of poultry seasoning won’t hurt these meatballs.

If you have a food processor you can crush the crackers and mince the onion and parsley all together.  Then throw in the egg, garlic, cheese and spices too.  Very fast!