Zucchini Meatballs in Tomato-Basil Sauce
Zucchini Meatballs in Tomato-Basil Sauce
cooking information
prep. time:
25 min
cook time:
30 min
serving information
serves:
6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 zucchini)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Mix all ingredients except pasta sauce just until blended.
- Shape into 18 (1-inch) meatballs. Place on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 min. or until meatballs are done (160°F).
- Spoon meatballs into large saucepan. Add pasta sauce; stir gently until meatballs are evenly coated with pasta sauce. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
Tips
Serving Suggestion: Serve over your favorite hot cooked pasta.
Special Extra:
Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. torn fresh parsley.
Nutrition Bonus:
The pasta sauce adds a good source of vitamin A to these delicious, yet low-calorie, meatballs.
Substitute:
Prepare using your favorite variety of CLASSICO Organic Pasta Sauce.