Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic , finely chopped, divided
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.75 teaspoons salt , divided
• 2 pounds turkey sausage , casings removed and crumbled
• 1.25 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1.25 cups plain dry bread crumbs
• 0.75 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Scrape into the bottom of a slow cooker and stir in tomatoes, oregano, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.

2. 2

   Combine remaining garlic, remaining salt, turkey sausage, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and parsley in a large bowl. Blend using your hands and form into 2-inch balls. Place into the slow cooker. Spoon tomato mixture over meatballs.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 hours.