Alaska Parent | Recipes | Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (15oz) can plain tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt to taste
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade