Lunch

Turkey Meatball Marinara over Garlicky Polenta

Name: Turkey Meatball Marinara over Garlicky Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean); ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 fresh basil leaves; 1 cup whole milk; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup polenta (cornmeal, not instant); ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (for polenta)

Ground turkey meatballs, seared until golden, then braised in a garlicky-basil tomato sauce. Served over soft, silky polenta enriched with butter and Parmesan. A weekend lunch with honest flavors and easy elegance—no shortcuts, just technique.

1091cal 83gprotein 79gcarbs 53gfat 15min prep 30min cook 2serves

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