Turkey Marsala Meatballs

Watch out!  This is a Marsala makeover.   No more breaded chicken cooked in oil or covered in a cream sauce.  This easy recipe for Turkey Marsala Meatballs is a deliciously light version everyone will love.

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is hard to beat.  But then again, I am not one to go by the "rules" and have a "classic" dinner.  My recipe for Turkey Marsala Meatballs has all the Italian flavors you love but in a new form.  

Enjoy it as an hors d'oeuvre, over pasta, or heck...make it into a meatball sub.  Whatever you decide, these tender, flavorful meatballs will be your new favorite way to enjoy Marsala.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup oats
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mushrooms- chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• ¼ cup Marsala wine

For the Sauce:

• 2 cups mushrooms-chopped
• 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup Marsala wine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

HOW TO I MAKE TURKEY MARSALA MEATBALLS?

To create these insanely good meatballs, start by combining the following ingredients in a large bowl:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup oats
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mushrooms- chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• ¼ cup Marsala wine

Using your hands, mix all the ingredients and form small balls (I was able to make 20 meatballs with the mixture).  Place the balls on a prepared baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes.  When the meatballs are finished baking, remove from oven and set aside.

In a large skillet, begin to sauté 2 cups of chopped mushrooms in 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil.  After a few minutes or once the mushrooms are tender, add the following ingredients:

• ½ cup Marsala wine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Next, carefully place your baked meatballs into the sauce. Continue to sauté all the ingredients for another 8-10 minutes. When you are ready to serve, remove the meatballs from the pan and place on a serving tray.  Top them with the mushroom sauce and enjoy!

This classic Marsala recipe gone awry is delicious and perfectly portioned for healthy eating.  For the love of cooking, mix up your usual Italian recipes and make a batch of these Turkey Marsala Meatballs.