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Italian Turkey Meatball Packets

Italian Turkey Meatball Packets
Serving: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
A low carb and lean twist to a classic italian dish.
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Ingredients

Directions

1. In medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, onion, herbs, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper and egg. Stir to blend well.
2. Add ground turkey, using finger to gently mix all ingredients. Shape into 1½ inch balls and place 2 inches apart on nonstick baking sheet with sides. Spray meatballs with olive oil, if desired, and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
3. Tear off 4 (18 x 12 inch) sheets of aluminum foil; spray 1 side of each sheet with cooking spray.
4. Place 5 meatballs in center on greased side of each foil sheet. Top meatballs evenly with onion and bell peppers. Top each with ¼ cup marinara sauce.
5. Bring together 2 sides of each foil sheet over ingredients, and double fold with about 1-inch-wide folds. Double fold each end to form a packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside packet. Place packets on baking sheet.
6. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Carefully open packets to prevent burns from hot steam. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings
If desired, serve meatballs over whole wheat pasta or create an Italian meatball sub by placing meatballs on a toasted roll topped with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 370
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Sodium: 1030 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg