Description
Discover how to make deliciously tender keto-friendly turkey meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. This easy recipe combines flavorful ground turkey meatballs browned to perfection with a luscious sauce made from heavy cream and fresh Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a low-carb meal that’s satisfying and elegant.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped
Parmesan Sauce
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated from the block
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Turn your oven on to the broil setting to prepare for finishing the meatballs under direct heat.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a bowl, combine ground turkey with egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. The mixture will be sticky; lightly oil your hands to aid in shaping meatballs.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the seasoned turkey mixture into meatballs about the diameter of a quarter, ensuring they’re thick enough to cook through evenly. Using a meatball maker helps achieve 15 uniform meatballs.
- Brown Meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs without crowding the pan, cooking in batches as needed. Brown all sides of the meatballs and cook through, then remove them from the skillet.
- Prepare Parmesan Sauce: Reduce skillet heat to low-medium and remove excess grease. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously while allowing the sauce to simmer gently. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, coating them with the thickened Parmesan sauce.
- Broil for Finish: Place the skillet in the oven under the broiler briefly to lightly brown the top of the meatballs and sauce. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the rich flavors safely.
Notes
- Oiling your hands helps prevent the sticky meat mixture from sticking when forming meatballs.
- Cooking meatballs in batches avoids overcrowding the skillet, ensuring even browning.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and proper sauce consistency.
- Watch the broiler carefully to avoid burning the sauce and meatballs during the final step.
- This recipe is ideal for a keto or low-carb diet due to its high protein and fat content with minimal carbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
