Rosemary Walnut Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: Creamy Tomato Sauce, Rosemary Walnut Turkey Meatballs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 1752kcal
Author: Chef Allen Campbell

Ingredients

Rosemary Walnut Turkey Meatballs

  • ½ cup walnuts toasted (@375 8-10 minutes)
  • ¼ cup yellow onion diced small
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey mix of white and dark or all dark
  • ¼ cup rosemary chopped fine
  • pinch chili flake
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • handful basil leaves

Creamy Tomato Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons yellow onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ cups canned whole plum tomatoes with liquid organic San Marzano are best
  • ¼ cup water
  • pinch coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Rosemary Walnut Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

  • In a food processor chop walnuts until finely ground.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat sauté onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl combine turkey, rosemary, ground walnuts, onion/garlic and season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into bite-size meatballs, about 24.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, sear meatballs in remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil until cooked through, 2-3 minutes on each side. (Faster Option: Preheat oven to 400. Lay meatballs flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through)
  • Place meatballs in a shallow bowl and spoon Creamy Tomato Sauce on top.
  • Just before serving tear basil leaves and sprinkle over entire dish. Put a toothpick in each meatball.

Creamy Tomato Sauce

  • In a saucepan over medium heat melt coconut oil. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add tomato, ¼ cup of water and sugar.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes stirring at the bottom after 10 minutes and again after 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool a bit before blending, 5 minutes or so.
  • Scrape tomato sauce into a high-powered blender with cashews, ¼ cup water and vinegar. Blend until smooth, 20-30 seconds, and season with salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 1752kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 128g | Fat: 126g | Saturated Fat: 62g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 2909mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3273IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 11mg