Easy Turkey Meatballs Recipe: Juicy, Flavorful Family Favorite

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• ½ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
• 1 pinch of black pepper (¼ teaspoon)
• ⅓ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
• 1 can (28 ounces or 794 grams) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces or 170 grams) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon sugar