Meal Kit
Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Turkey Meatballs
with zucchini noodles and marinara
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs

Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 3 Zucchini
- 12 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
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- 5 Parsley Sprigs
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates14g
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Net Carbs7g
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Fat41g
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Protein46g
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Sodium550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends and cut lengthwise into 1/4" planks. Stack planks and cut into 1/4" noodles. Place noodles in a medium mixing bowl and cover with water to prevent browning. Mince garlic. Mince parsley, both stems and leaves.
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2 Form and Sear the Meatballs
In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, ricotta, half the Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix to combine and divide into eight equal-sized balls. Press your thumb into center of each meatball and place a mozzarella ball into the well. Close meat around mozzarella, re-form into a ball. Form a tight seal so cheese stays inside meatball. Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in hot pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all the way around, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. No need to wipe pan clean.
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3 Prepare the Sauce
Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in pan used to sear meatballs over medium-high heat. Add garlic, remaining Italian seasoning, and half the parsley to pan. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add marinara to pan and stir.
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4 Finish the meatballs
Add seared meatballs to pan containing sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-10 minutes. Remove pan from burner once meatballs are finished. While meatballs are finishing, cook the noodles.
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5 Cook the Noodles
Drain zucchini in colander. Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Place zucchini in hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through and tender, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan from burner and season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
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6 Plate the dish
Place a serving of zucchini noodles on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Top with four meatballs and sauce. Garnish with remaining parsley.
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