Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs
Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs pack 47g protein into 528 calories per serving, combining high protein with sustained energy for post-workout recovery. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings for the week, doubling as snacks or meal components. Build muscle with a protein-dense option that stores reliably.
Ingredients
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(907g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(240g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(60g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Paprika, Ground(10g)
- •Red pepper flakes
- •2 teaspoons salt (to season)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned(482g)
- •Soup, Tomato, Condensed, Undiluted, Canned(425g)
- •2 teaspoons salt (and pepper to taste)
- •Parsley, Fresh
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Combine all meatball ingredients in a large sized bowl. Shape into meatballs (I made 18 meatballs about 2-inches in diameter).
- 2Spray a nonstick pan with cooking oil spray or grease with a drizzle of olive oil and pan fry meatballs until underside is golden. Turn them and cook until browned on both sides.
- 3Pour in tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and the tomato soup (or passata/sauce). Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- 4Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, and serve over spaghetti or quinoa or rice!
Nutrition — Per Serving
528
calories
47g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 62g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 1065 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.2g
6 servings per batch · ~409g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving delivers 47g of protein and 528 calories with 11g fat and 62g carbs. This is a carb-forward meatball option with substantial protein for post-workout feeding.
How long does Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs take to prep and batch size?
This quick prep recipe yields 6 servings in a single stovetop batch. You're batch-cooking an entire week's worth of high-carb, high-protein snacks or meal components simultaneously.
Is Turkey Pesto and Garlic Meatballs good for muscle gain?
At 47g protein and 528 calories per serving with 62g carbs, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases where you need both protein and carbohydrate density for recovery and surplus calories. The pesto-garlic flavor makes high-volume eating more sustainable.
