Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving, if desired
• 1/2 cup panko or other plain dried bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped chives or basil
• 2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, very cold
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
• 3 cups marinara sauce, more to taste