Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Meatballs

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat or Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (I didn't have any so I just put some basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder)
  • 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 24 oz jar favorite spaghetti sauce
  • Favorite pasta
Directions
  1. In large bowl, combine the beef or turkey, bread crumbs, egg, pepper, Italian seasoning, 4 tbsp cheese. Form into balls the size of walnuts
  2. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  3. Working in batches, add meatballs  and cook for 15 minutes or until browned
  4. Remove to a bowl, leaving drippings in skillet
  5. In same skillet warm drippings over medium heat, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes
  6. Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, spaghetti sauce, meatballs, cheese
  7. Heat to boilings
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  9. Bring water to a boil in separate pan, add what ever kind of pasta you wish
Makes about 4 servings

1 comment:

  1. Loving it, Karen. Do you suggest any other food sites you like to visit?

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