Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Meatballs
Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Meatballs are made with lean ground turkey, rich and savory sun-dried tomatoes, herby pesto, and Parmesan cheese — the perfect addition to pasta night!
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Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Meatballs are a dinner staple the whole family will love!
Whether you serve them over pasta, on meatball subs, or add them to your meal prep routine, these tantalizing meatballs will be a hit!
Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes not only keep these meatballs moist, their deep, rich flavor is truly the highlight of these turkey meatballs.
Pesto, garlic, and Parmesan cheese add to the flavor party, while ground turkey is a leaner, healthier protein compared to ground beef or pork sausage.
Add some of these meatballs to a bowl of your favorite pasta with either pesto, marinara, or alfredo sauce, and dinner is done!
Use the extra sun-dried tomatoes for Roasted Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli!
Ingredients needed for this recipe (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):
- Ground turkey – 93% lean
- Eggs
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan
- Pesto
- Breadcrumbs – panko or Italian-style work well
- Salt & pepper
How to make these meatballs
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll into 2.5″-3″ meatballs and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake according to instructions on recipe card below, then serve with your favorite sauce and side.
📍The full recipe with exact ingredient amounts and instructions is on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How to serve turkey meatballs
These Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Meatballs can be served so many ways!
- With Calabrian Chili Butter Ditalini or your favorite pasta with marinara, pesto, or alfredo sauce.
- They make great meatball subs on French bread or Calabrian Chili Garlic Bread.
- They’re a great meal prep option to be served with veggies and your favorite side.
The meatballs are also great kept warm and moist in a pot of sauce while you make the rest of dinner.
💡Tips & Tricks
Ground turkey: To avoid dry meatballs, I recommend using ground turkey that is 93% lean or fattier. Anything leaner may dry out.
Sun-dried tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes come dried and oil-packed. I like the oil-packed for this recipe because they are plump and reconstituted, adding moisture to the meatballs.
Breadcrumbs: I have used both Italian breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs with great success. At times, I’ve even mixed them together!
Spaghetti: According to Ronzoni, 2 servings = 1/4 box, 4 servings = 1/2 box, 8 servings = 1 box.
How to store turkey meatballs
Once cooled, you can store the meatballs in an air-tight container in the fridge and use within 4 days.
These meatballs can be frozen in freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Use within 2 months for the best quality.
Looking for more meatball recipes? Here are some favorites:
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- The Best Italian Meatballs
- Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Calabrian Chili Chicken Meatballs
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Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Meatballs
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey 93% lean
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs panko or Italian style work well
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and gently mix until completely combined. Grab a portion of the meatball mixture and roll it around in your hands to form a 2.5"-3" ball, then place it on the baking sheet. Continue until all the meatballs are formed.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Enjoy with your favorite pasta and sauce!
Notes
- The recipe serves approximately "6" people. It makes 20 large, 2.5-3-inch meatballs.
- Ground turkey that is more than 93% lean may create dry meatballs, so I recommend 93%.
- If you like spice, crushed chili peppers are a great addition!
Did you make this recipe? Rate it and let me know in the comments below! ♥
These meatballs are some of the most flavorful meatballs I’ve ever had!
Wait until you try these turkey meatballs! The sun-dried tomatoes add so much incredible flavor!