SPINACH MEATBALLS

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This recipe provided by Texas Beef Council. It is lean and packed with iron. Baked, not fried and can be frozen.Update: 03/13/2010 Elainemae, a reviewer suggested we use infant's rice cereal instead of breadcrumbs and it serves a dual purpose - increase the iron content. Great idea! :)

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
8 ounces uncooked pasta
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.
  • Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).
  • While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.
  • When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.
  • Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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