Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard*; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (15oz) can plain tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes (or to taste); 1 teaspoon sugar; salt to taste (my tomato sauce already includes a fair amount of salt, so I didn't need much, maybe 1/4 teaspoon; some tomato sauces have less so you may need to add more); 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade

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"Tender, flavorful turkey meatballs in a simple spicy tomato sauce with basil and fresh mozzarella. Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey

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2 eggs

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1/4 cup breadcrumbs

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

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2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

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1 teaspoon cumin

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1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard*

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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2 cloves garlic, chopped

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1 (15oz) can plain tomato sauce

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1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes (or to taste)

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1 teaspoon sugar

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salt to taste (my tomato sauce already includes a fair amount of salt, so I didn't need much, maybe 1/4 teaspoon; some tomato sauces have less so you may need to add more)

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6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed

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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade

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