Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella

• 1- 1/2 pound Lean Ground Turkey
• 2 whole Eggs
• 1/4 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (see Note*)
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1/2 teaspoons Red Chile Flakes (or To Taste)
• 1 can (15oz Can) Plain Tomato Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• Salt To Taste
• 6 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Cubed
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chiffonade
• 1 package Your Favorite Pasta, 16 Ounce Package, Prepared Per Package Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment.
2. Into a large bowl, add the ground turkey, eggs, breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, cumin, mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne, if using.
3. Mix together until combined.
4. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through and browned.
6. Meanwhile, make the sauce by heating the olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
7. Add garlic and pepper flakes and stir and cook for one minute, or until fragrant but without browning the garlic.
8. Add tomato sauce to the pan, followed by sugar and salt.
9. Turn heat to medium-low and allow to simmer until the meatballs are finished baking.
10. When the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet with the sauce.
11. Gently spoon the sauce over the meatballs to coat.
12. Sprinkle the fresh mozzarella over top and allow to cook 5 more minutes or so until the cheese melts.
13. Sprinkle the fresh basil over top and serve over pasta cooked al dente.
14. Notes: I have also used 1 teaspoon of dry mustard in place of the Dijon mustard in this recipe.
15. Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen.

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