Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce - Once Upon a Chef

Name: Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce - Once Upon a Chef
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (plus more for serving); Heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons minced yellow onion, from 1 small onion; 1-1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey (see note); 2/3 cup dried Italian style bread crumbs (such as Progresso); 1/3 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (plus more for serving); 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking; Large jar (24 oz) good quality Marinara sauce (such as Rao's)

"(TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE) These weeknight-friendly turkey meatballs are tender and flavorful, despite the lean turkey...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 large egg

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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (plus more for serving)

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Heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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2 tablespoons water

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3 tablespoons minced yellow onion, from 1 small onion

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1-1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey (see note)

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2/3 cup dried Italian style bread crumbs (such as Progresso)

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1/3 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (plus more for serving)

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2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking

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Large jar (24 oz) good quality Marinara sauce (such as Rao's)

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