When an Italian craving hits, look no further than this baked Parmesan turkey meatballs recipe. This recipe is only 4 SmartPoints on WW (on the Blue plan) and is easy to make. It tastes like beef meatballs, but is healthier and delicious. The subtle Parmesan flavor is sure to please everyone in your family.
The new year means trying new recipes. Â Besides my love of Mexican food – my husband can attest to this – I also love Italian food. Â Why? Â Because it’s awesome and delicious. Â And cheesy. Â And flavorful. Â
But finding healthy Italian food can be a challenge. Â So, when I came up with this recipe for baked parmesan turkey meatballs, I knew I had to tell you about it.
I have to admit something to you guys.  Some days in the test kitchen, recipes don’t turn out so well.  You start off with a base recipe and then add ingredients or take out things.  And depending on what you add or take out, it might be a disaster. Â
But these baked parmesan turkey meatballs were a huge success. Everyone in the family loved them including the toddler – which says something. Having a picky eater can be a challenge, but making these meatballs was perfect!
If you are looking for other lightened up Italian recipes (because who doesn’t want healthier recipes), check out this Spicy Romano Chicken Pasta or this Whole Wheat Penne with Sausage and Spinach.
To make this Baked Parmesan Turkey Meatballs:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the spaghetti noodles (if using) and mix together. On a sprayed cookie sheet, divide out the meat mixture and make into small balls.
Bake for about 15-18 minutes, until cooked through. Serve immediately with spaghetti, if using.
What are your favorite Italian foods?
Baked Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
1 serving is 3/4 cup spaghetti and 2 meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 egg whites beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup Make-Ahead Marinara Sauce
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles if using
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the spaghetti noodles (if using) and mix together.
- On a sprayed cookie sheet, divide out the meat mixture and make into small balls. Â Bake for about 15-18 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with spaghetti, if using.
Thank you for the feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed these…they are really tasty!
These came out pretty well. I added a bit of crushed red pepper and garlic powder for a little extra punch. I also misread the recipe and made 12 instead of 20 so I ended up cooking them a bit longer since they were bigger, so the nutrition information doesn’t quite match but tasted good.
Thank you so much! It tastes pretty darn good too. Who doesn’t love meatballs? I know they are some of my favorites.
Okay this looks DELISH!! I need to make this ASAP!!
I loved these – they were so easy to make and so good. The touch of parmesan just adds so much more to these little meatballs.
I’m always for a baked meatball! These look fantastic!
Thank you! They are so good and so easy to make. Who doesn’t love meatballs?
OMG, these look amazing!! I love meatballs and cheese.
They were so good. And you weren’t missing anything. I clearly didn’t put it on there! The serving size is 3/4 cup spaghetti and 2 meatballs for 10 SmartPoints. You could adjust that and only have meatballs or 1/2 cup spaghetti and 4 meatballs.
Thank you! I loved these – and Jeremy did too. I also think that they should be good for your stepson too. I hope you try these and love them as much as we did!
Italian is my favorite! Can’t wait to try these. Am I missing something though…what is the serving size? How many meatballs?
I will totally be trying these, you’re so right saying it’s hard to do Italian healthy.but these sound amazing. I love turkey too!