Chicken or Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup or 16 grams if using a Microplane/zester)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey
• 1 recipe Simple Delicious Marinara Sauce
• 1 pound whole wheat linguine (My favorite brand is Delverde). For gluten free my favorite brand is Jovial.

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1. Place sauce in a large pot and simmer.
2. Place bread crumbs in a medium bowl and pour milk. Mix to combine and allow breadcrumbs to hydrate for about 5 minutes
3. Add the egg, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
4. Add ground meat and use your hands to mix until well combined.
5. Grease your hands with a little oil and form meatballs, slightly smaller than a golf ball.
6. Place meatballs directly into simmering sauce, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165-F. Alternatively, place meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush a tiny bit of oil on each one, and bake at 375-F for about 20 minutes.