Description
Creamy Sundried Tomato Meatballs are rich, savory, and loaded with bold Mediterranean flavor. Juicy meatballs simmer in a luscious sundried tomato cream sauce made with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan — perfect served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a comforting, gourmet-style dinner.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground chicken or turkey
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
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1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
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2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
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1 tbsp butter
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for sauce)
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and basil. Mix well and form into 12–14 meatballs.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sundried tomatoes and garlic for 1 minute.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan and oregano. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return meatballs to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over each one.
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Serve hot over pasta, rice, or vegetables. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes