TURKEY MEATBALLS IN TOMATO BASIL SAUCE WITH BURRATA

INGREDIENTS:

MEATBALLS:

1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey

1 egg

1/3 c. panko breadcrumbs

2 tbsp. fresh basil, finely minced

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

Freshly ground black pepper

SAUCE:

1 (24 oz.) jar your favorite pasta sauce

4-6 large basil leaves, julienned

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

4-6 oz. Burrata cheese, cut into large pieces

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, use your hands to combine the turkey, egg, bread crumbs, basil, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne and salt and pepper. Mix together until well combined and roll into 16 golf ball sized meatballs.

Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add in olive oil. Add meatballs and brown on add sides; this should take about 5 minutes. You don't need to cook them all the way through.

Once meatballs have browned on all sides, reduce heat to medium low and add your tomato sauce. Spoon the tomato sauce generously over the meatballs. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 10-15 minutes while you make your pasta (if making).

After about 10 minutes, add the basil and burrata in the tomato sauce and/or over the meatballs; cover and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until the cheese has melted into the sauce.

Serve meatballs over grain or pasta of choice. Would also be great over spaghetti squash.