Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto T urkey Meatballs ingredients 3 lb ground turkey 1 c finely chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 egg 1 c Italian-style bread crumbs ½ c grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ c prepared pesto ¼ c milk 1 T salt 2 t fresh ground black pepper 1 lb fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes 3 T extra virgin olive oil 2 – 24 oz. jars marinara sauce Yields 36 Meatballs Source: AllRecipes.com preparation: • preheat oven to 375 degrees. • place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. • Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. • seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. • drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs. Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. • heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. • Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes. Fresh Products 2013- 2014 Annual Catalog ~ 15