
Lean Baked Meatballs Marinara
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (96% lean)
- ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 2 cups heart healthy or regular pasta sauce
- 4 cups cooked pasta
- 4 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
- 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 12 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 24 to 27 minutes.
- Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. Heat pasta sauce according to package directions in medium saucepan. Add hot cooked meatballs to pasta sauce; stir to coat evenly. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 416 grams
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories: | 641 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat: 28.7g | 37% | |
Saturated Fat: 10.7g | ||
Trans Fat: 1.3g | ||
Cholesterol: 89.5mg | 30% | |
Sodium: 963.2mg | 42% | |
Total Carbohydrate: 58.4g | 21% | |
Dietary Fiber: 5.2g | 19% | |
Sugars: 8.6g | 17% | |
Protein: 34.4g | 69% |