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Swedish Turkey Meatballs with Noodles Recipe

A classic is made lighter by using lean ground turkey instead of ground beef. When you serve company this flavorful dish, they won't even guess it is turkey.—Rita Lemons, Macomb, Michigan

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Swedish Turkey Meatballs with Noodles Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

1 egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
2-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
6 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and allspice. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs in a 15-in. x 10-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the sour cream, dill and remaining Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Drain noodles; stir into sauce. Serve with meatballs. Yield: 5 servings.

To make ahead: Make the meatballs up to 2 days ahead. Reheat in the microwave. Proceed as directed.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup meatballs with 1-1/4 cups noodles equals 473 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 145 mg cholesterol, 903 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as Swedish Turkey Meatballs with Noodles in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p90