4ouncesmozzarella cheese, cut into bite sized cubes (you can use 4 (1 ounce) string cheese pieces, too)
6tablespoonsolive oil, divided
1(28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonsugar
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
1/2teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow the oil to simmer (you want it very hot) while you prepare the meatballs.
In a large bowl combine ground turkey meat, half of the minced garlic, egg, cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and panko. Slowly add the water, a few tablespoons at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape when rolled into meatballs.
Scoop one tablespoon of meat into a small ball. Press a piece of cheese in the center, then cover it with another piece of meat, roll to seal in the cheese. Repeat with all meat/cheese.
Fry meatballs in batches in the hot oil, 2 minutes on each side.
Place semi-cooked meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Once all meatballs have been panfried, place the baking sheet in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they're cooked though.