Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce
Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce deliver tender, juicy bites infused with Italian herbs and a gentle garlic warmth. Slowly simmered in a tomato-marinara blend, they soak up rich, basil-forward flavors ideal for serving over pasta or with crusty bread. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering when you want comforting Italian-inspired tastes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the onion and Italian dressing in a small sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, sautéed onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- 3
In a second bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and dried basil; set aside.
- 4
Shape 1/2 of the turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them in a layer on the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 of the diced tomato mixture over the meatballs. Shape the remaining turkey mixture into meatballs and layer with the remaining tomato mixture.
- 5
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
- Calories 449.19 kcal High 22%
- Protein 36.1 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 56.15 g 20%
- Total Fat 7.01 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.8 mg High 30%
- Sodium 1409.13 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 5.93 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 11.34 g --
- Added Sugars 2.31 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 205.23 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 699.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 93.72 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 25.89 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooked Turkey, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 449.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Turkey, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Garlic, Italian Dressing. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Crockpot Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 449.19 calories and 36.1 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1409.13 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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