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Italian Meatballs
Yield: Makes 5 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
1-1/2
pounds meat loaf mix* or lean ground beef
1/3
cup dry bread crumbs
1/3
cup grated onion
1/3
cup milk
1/4
cup (1 ounce) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1
egg
2
cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2
teaspoons dried basil
1
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2
teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4
teaspoon red pepper flakes
Marinara Sauce (recipe)
Additional grated Parmesan cheese and hot cooked pasta (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients except Marinara Sauce, additional cheese and pasta in large bowl. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape to form meatballs using 1/3 cup meat mixture for each meatball.
2.
Place meatballs on prepared pan; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into meatballs registers 145°F.
3.
Meanwhile, prepare Marinara Sauce. Add cooked meatballs to Marinara Sauce; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4.
Serve meatballs in shallow bowls; top with sauce. Serve with additional cheese and pasta, if desired.
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