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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in pan on medium heat heat and add the onions.
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The onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color.
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Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes.
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Turn off heat and allow to cool.
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In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, egg, Parmigiano, onion/garlic mixture, parsley, bread crumbs, milk, salt and pepper.
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Use a fork or your hands to combine the mixture, it will be moist.
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Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini hamburger size patty and cooking it. The mixture should taste really good! If it doesn't, it is probably missing salt.
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Shape the meat into desired size.
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Heat a pan to medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Brown the meatballs on both sides, then set aside.
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Coat the bottom of a 8x8 baking dish with marinara sauce, the lay the meatballs on top.
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Cover them with the rest of the sauce.
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Top the meatballs with both types of mozzarella cheese.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Serve hot.