Pizza Bianca with Kale and Meatballs

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Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 dried bay leaf

1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pizza:

Extra-virgin olive oil, for oiling the baking sheet and for drizzling

One 1-pound ball pizza dough

3/4 cup coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella

8 Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs, recipe follows, halved

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

2 medium leaves kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs:

1 cup plain breadcrumbs

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature

1 tablespoon tomato paste

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 pound ground dark turkey meat

1 pound spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling