SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

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Explore this appetizer with Italian appeal. Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes and they're ready to simmer all day in the slow cooker.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2
pounds frozen meatballs (from two 1-pound packages), thawed
1
jar (7.25 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4
cup Italian dressing
1
jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  • Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.
  • Expert Tips
  • For a super sub, layer the meatballs and slices of mozzarella cheese on a crusty French baguette.
  • This appetizer also works as a meal when served over your favorite pasta.
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  • Nutrition Information:
  • Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 190
  • (Calories from Fat 90),
  • Total Fat 10g
  • (Saturated Fat 3g,
  • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 45mg;
  • Sodium 560mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 15g
  • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
  • Sugars 6g),
  • Protein 10g;
  • Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 20 %;
  • Vitamin C 25 %;
  • Calcium 6 %;
  • Iron 8 %;
  • Exchanges:
  • Starch;
  • Fruit;
  • Other Carbohydrate;
  • Skim Milk;
  • Low-Fat Milk;
  • Milk;
  • Vegetable;
  • Very Lean Meat;
  • Lean Meat;
  • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
  • Fat;
  • Carbohydrate Choices:
  • *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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