Slow Cooker Italian Turkey And Zucchini Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini (7 ounces)
• 1 1/4 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
• 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil