32mozzarella ball pearlsI used BelGioioso pearl sized mozzarella balls – you will use most of the container
2-4tablespoonolive oil
1 24-oz jarof your favorite marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, parmesan, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper with your hands.
Form 16 balls, about the size of a golf ball. Make a well in the center of the meatballs, place two mozzarella balls in the middle, and reform the meatball. Make sure the mozzarella is completely covered.
Add enough olive oil to a large oven-safe skillet to coat the bottom. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until brown, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes or until brown.
Transfer the meatballs to a plate and drain the excess oil from the skillet. Add marinara sauce to the skillet, then nestle the meatballs in the sauce,
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Serve immediately with pasta or a salad.
Notes
If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, you can use a regular skillet to sear the meatballs and then a casserole dish to bake the meatballs in the oven.