Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese.

Step 2

Using clean hands, mix all the ingredients and form small meatballs, about 1/8th cup each.

Step 3

In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.

Step 4

Pour crushed tomatoes into the crock pot with bay leaf. Add garlic and oil.

Step 5

Drop meatballs into the sauce, cover and set crock pot to low, 4 to 6 hours.

Step 6

When meatballs are ready, adjust salt and pepper to taste and add fresh chopped basil or parsley.

Step 7

Serve with ricotta, over pasta or enjoy with French bread.