Turkey Sausage Meatballs
I use these turkey sausage meatballs with my homemade spaghetti sauce instead of beef meatballs. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and freshly grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses makes this recipe something wonderful.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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½ cup minced onion
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¼ cup Cabernet Sauvignon
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2 eggs
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound ground turkey breast
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1 pound ground Italian-flavored turkey sausage
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4 cups spaghetti sauce
Description
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until herbs evenly distributed; set aside. Combine minced onion, Cabernet Sauvignon, eggs, and garlic in a second bowl until well mixed; set aside.
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Combine ground turkey and ground sausage in a third, large bowl. Add cheese and onion mixtures; mix until well combined. Form mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in centers and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
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Combine spaghetti sauce and meatballs in a large saucepan until meatballs coated; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.