Yield: 6 Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Slow Cooker   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs

1-1/2 Pounds GROUND TURKEY

1/4 Cup pesto sauce

1 Teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 sweet onion, minced

1/2 Teaspoon salt

In large bowl, combine ground turkey, pesto, hot pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, onion and salt. Shape mixture into 30 1-1/2 inch balls.

Slow cooking

2 Teaspoons vegetable oil

2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes

1 Tablespoon pesto sauce

1 5.5-Ounce can tomato paste

1 Teaspoon granulated sugar

1/4 Cup dry red wine

As needed hot cooked pasta

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil. Place meatballs in skillet, cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Place meatballs in slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon pesto sauce, tomato paste, sugar and wine. Stir carefully to combine. Cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours or until meatballs are cooked through. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by the Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board