Best Baked Meatballs And Zucchini Recipes

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ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Zucchini Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: zucchinis, salt, large egg, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, italian seasoning, fresh basil, fresh parsley, pepper, olive oil, medium onion, garlic, cooked pasta, marinara sauce

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 zucchinis
1 tablespoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups cooked pasta
marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Cut off the bottoms of each zucchini and use a cheese grater or box grater to shred into a large bowl. Sprinkle salt on top, toss, and let rest in a colander in the sink for 20 minutes to pull out excess moisture.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Using a dish towel, squeeze out excess liquid from the shredded zucchini. Move the zucchini to a dry bowl and add the egg, ricotta bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, pepper, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Stir until evenly mixed, then form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until browned, flipping halfway through.
  • Serve over pasta with marinara sauce.
  • Enoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832 calories, Carbohydrate 138 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 11 grams

BAKED MEATBALLS AND ZUCCHINI



Baked Meatballs and Zucchini image

The combination of meatballs, vegetables and rice is great. My kids won't eat the zucchini but I still have hope.

Provided by ShellyD64

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground chuck
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
4 small zucchini
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can mushroom
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Mix ingredients for meatballs, shape into balls.
  • Place in baking dish (I use a broiler pan) and bake for approximately 25 minutes until cooked through.
  • Saute zucchini, onion and mushrooms in hot oil.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 541.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 19.5

MEATBALL STUFFED ZUCCHINI



Meatball Stuffed Zucchini image

As a home gardener, I'm always looking for tasty ways to use my huge crop of zucchini. This is one of my favorites!-Linda Logan, Warren, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 medium zucchini
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice off the bottoms so they sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells. Finely chop pulp. , In a large bowl, combine the pulp, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Fill zucchini shells with meat mixture. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato soup and water; pour over zucchini. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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