Ingredients:

• For the meatballs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 6 ounces mushrooms (a mix of shiitake and cremini), finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• 1 pound ground turkey (we prefer thigh meat)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• For the optional marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste