Easy Turkey Parmesan Meatballs in your slow cooker

These delicious bite size turkey meatballs will remind you of chicken parmesan! Serve over pasta or in sub rolls or for a party at home with toothpicks!

Ingredients for the Sauce:

• 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• ½ medium onion, grated
• ¼ cup dry red wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Ingredients for the meatballs:

• 1 pound ground turkey ( or ground chicken)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup fine dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 30 pearl-size fresh mozzarella balls

Directions:

1. Make the sauce: Combine tomatoes, onion, wine, garlic, basil, oregano and salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Make the meatballs: Combine ground turkey, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl. Pat 1 tablespoon of the seasoned meat into a disk and place a mozzarella ball in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours.

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