Turkey Meatballs

1. Begin by heating tomato sauce over a low heat.
2. While sauce is heating, dice celery, carrots and onion: add to a large bowl. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Mince garlic and set aside.
3. In a medium skillet, heat cooking spray on medium heat. once the pan is hot, add diced vegetables and minced garlic, and saute until vegetables start to soft and onions become translucent (about 5 - 7 minutes). Once soft, remove from heat and pour into the same large bowl, completely emptying skillet (reserve skillet). let stand 5 - 10 minutes to cool slightly.
4. To the vegetables, add the breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients using a spoon, then add the meat. Combine with your hands, being careful not to over-knead while evenly incorporating all ingredients (9 mixture seems slightly too wet, sprinkle in a little more breadcrumbs or cheese) form meatballs into balls about 1 mixture(should make around 14 -18 or so meatballs).
5. To the same skillet, add more cooking spray and heat on medium heat. Once hot, add meatballs being careful not to overcrowd skillet work in batches, i needed). Sear meatballs 3-5 minutes per side, gently flipping with tongs. Once both sides have seared, add par-cooked meatballs to you pot o sauce, cover. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
6. Simmer meatballs in sauce, covered, on low heat or -3 hours, and enjoy!