Ingredients
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
2 lb ground turkey (or beef or chicken)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 egg
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp red pepper flakes (less or more – these are pretty spicy)
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic salt
1 tsp salt
Sauce and pepper recipes follow:
Directions
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs with milk.
Add all remaining ingredients and mix with your hands. (You can try a spoon but it will take forever.)
To cook: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll balls slightly smaller than the size of a ping pong ball and place on baking sheet – close together is fine.
Bake for 20 minutes or until browned – broil for a minute for a browner exterior.
Drain away any liquid and add to the sauce.
To freeze: Follow directions to make meatballs and then freeze for about 30 minutes on the baking sheet.
Store in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Simple Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
1 jar of favorite pasta sauce
1 can petite diced tomatoes
½ cup red wine
1 bay leaf
Directions
Simmer all ingredients in a pot large enough to add meatballs for 20 minutes while the meatballs bake.
Peppers
Sauté 2 or more bell peppers sliced in strips in a tsp olive oil over medium high heat (add minced garlic if desired) until softened.
Add to sauce.
If you are using “zoodles” zucchini noodles – add to peppers for a minute of quick cooking or sauté in a separate pan so one doesn’t accidentally touch your husband’s plate.