Ingredients

  • 14 12 ounces petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 12 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 12 cup pesto sauce
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 7 ounces bocconcini, mozzarella balls
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (one cup)

Method

  • Prepare 9x13 pan by dumping diced tomatoes into it.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, pesto, and grated parm.
  • Form into 18 meatballs.
  • Cut mozzarella into 18 even-sized pieces and press inside meatballs.
  • Add to pan and top with shredded mozzarella.
  • Cover pan with layers of plastic wrap and foil, and freeze.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake 90 minutes or until heated through.
  • (To shorten cooking time, thaw overnight in refrigerator.
  • Serve with extra sauce, spaghetti and a vegetable.