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.