Comfort Food: Turkey Meatballs in Zesty Tomato-Cauliflower Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey
• 2 Eggs
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 can (14 oz) Crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups Cauliflower florets
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. 2

   Mix turkey with 1 egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Form into 12 meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear meatballs 2–3 minutes per side until browned (they will finish in oven).

4. 4

   Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and bake 12–15 minutes until cooked through.

5. 5

   Make sauce: simmer cauliflower florets in a small pot with 1/2 cup water until very tender, 10–12 minutes. Blend until smooth.

6. 6

   In the same pot, heat remaining olive oil. Stir in crushed tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Whisk in cauliflower puree to thicken; simmer 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Return meatballs to sauce and simmer 3–4 minutes. Rest 5 minutes before serving.