Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• Sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 medium onion, grated
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Meatballs
• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fine dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 30 pearl-size fresh mozzarella balls

Directions

1. To prepare sauce: Combine tomatoes, onion, wine, garlic, basil, oregano and salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

2. To prepare meatballs: Combine ground chicken (or turkey), egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl. Pat 1 tablespoon of the seasoned meat into a disk and place a mozzarella ball in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese. Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.

3. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours.

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