This is a recipe from my mom’s cookbook that originally called for ground beef and bread crumbs. I wanted to switch things up a bit and see if I could make it in a version that everyone could enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions. Serve these meatballs over some pre-cut zucchini noodles. Add a jar of your favorite pasta sauce and you have yourself a paleo meal!
Pasta Options
You can serve these with your favorite gluten-free pasta or use pre-cut zucchini noodles like I did and make this a completely paleo meal. Just make sure your pasta sauce doesn’t have any sugar in it! I have really been loving Rao’s Homemade lately because they are made with super simple ingredients. I use crushed up Simple Mills almond flour crackers crackers but almond flour or regular gluten-free bread crumbs are also great binders in these meatballs. Lots of options!
Easy Is My Motto
My guarantee is that the recipes I share on my site are easy. Trust me, I’m not a professional chef! Honestly, you don’t even need to chop any herbs or veggies for this one. Just use dried herbs which you probably already have on hand.
If you’re looking for a flavorful and filling weeknight meal that is made in one bowl, cooked in just 30 minutes, and with minimal clean-up, then this is the recipe for you!
Italian Turkey Meatballs (Paleo)
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Turkey
- 1 Egg
- ½ Cup Finely Crushed Paleo Crackers (such as Simple Mills) - Or Almond Flour
- ¼ Cup Dried Chopped Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes - Optional
- ¼ Cup Parmesan cheese (not paleo) - Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix with a wooden spatula or large spoon until well-combined.
- Shape into balls (I like to use a medium sized cookie scoop) and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped basil and parmesan cheese. Remember that adding cheese makes these non-paleo.
Notes
- Mix these meatballs with your favorite pasta sauce and served over either gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. You can buy pre-cut zucchini noodles at the store. If using zucchini noodles, sauté them for 2-3 minutes until al dente.
- To crush up the crackers, add them into a ziplock baggie and pound them with your measuring cup!
- These freeze really well!
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