Note. You can use any pesto you want: basil pesto, kale pesto, avocado pesto, avocado-spinach pesto, etc. This taste great over any kind of pasta including zucchini or squash pasta!

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb / 453 gr ground turkey
4 tablespoons of pesto (any kind of pesto)
4 tablespoons almond meal (or GF breadcrumbs)
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups marinara sauce ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl combine ground turkey, pesto, almond meal (or breadcrumbs), grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
Scoop one heaping teaspoon (or one tablespoon for larger meatballs) of mixture and with dampened hands roll into balls.
Lightly grease with a drizzle of olive oil a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and pan fry meatballs (in batches if necessary) until underside is golden. Turn them and cook until browned on both sides.
Pour in marinara sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has reduced.
Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese, and serve!

Nutrition facts

One serving yields 368 calories, 20 grams of fat, 17 grams of carbs, and 30 grams of protein.