Lean Baked Meatballs Marinara
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 20 MIn.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 20 MIn.
What you need:
* 1 lb. ground beef (96% lean)
* 1/4 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
* 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
* 2 Tbsp. water
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1/8 tsp. pepper
* 2 c. heart healthy or regular pasta sauce
* 4 c. hot cooked pasta
* 4 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
* 1/4 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
* 2 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
* 2 Tbsp. water
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1/8 tsp. pepper
* 2 c. heart healthy or regular pasta sauce
* 4 c. hot cooked pasta
* 4 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
What to do:
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-in. meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 18-20 min.
2. Heat pasta sauce according to pkg. directions in saucepan. Add hot cooked meatballs to pasta sauce; stir to coat evenly. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
2. Heat pasta sauce according to pkg. directions in saucepan. Add hot cooked meatballs to pasta sauce; stir to coat evenly. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Nutritional information:
Calories: 458; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Total Carbs: 62g; Fiber: 6g; Protein: 35g; Sodium: 726mg;