Healthy Baked Italian Meatballs

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• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 pound lean ground beef or meatloaf mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon dorchester
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, gluten free work as well
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, optional
• extra virgin olive oil spray

Position rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat oven to 400℉

In a large bowl lightly combine meat, eggs, milk, worchester, and tomato sauce. Set aside.

In a medium bowl combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic and herbs until well combined.

Gently incorporate the bread crumbs into the ground meat until just combined.

Using a large scoop roll meat mixture into 2″ meatballs. Arrange on a heavy nonstick baking sheet.

Spray the tops of the meatballs lightly with olive oil.

Bake in the lower third of the oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

bon appetit