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Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs

Giada De Laurentiis
  • 85 minutes
  • Serves 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

plain breadcrumbs

1/2 cup

finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1/4 cup

chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup

chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup

whole milk, at room temperature

1 tbsp

ketchup, optional

1 tbsp

tomato paste

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

2

large eggs, at room temperature

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1

small onion, finely chopped

1 lb

ground dark turkey meat

1 lb

spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1/4 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

3

large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

1

large onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to season

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper, plus more to season

3/4 cup

chopped fresh basil

2 tsp

finely ground fennel seeds

2 tsp

dried oregano

2 28 ounce cans

crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup

low-sodium chicken broth, optional