Spinach meatballs

Spinach meatballs

Ingredients/Components

• pkg - 1 oz
• grated Parmesan cheese - 1 item
• ground beef - 1 lb
• egg, lightly beaten - 1 item
• finely chopped onions - 1/2 c
• Italian style bread crumbs - 1/2 c
• oregano leaves, crushed - 1/2 tsp
• jar marinara spaghetti sauce - 1 1/2
• cooked pasta - 1 item

How to make spinach meatballs:

Drain spinach, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Combine with beef, egg, bread crumbs, onions and oregano in medium bowl. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place in single layer on jelly roll pan. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes. Turn and bake another 5 minutes. Reduce oven to 350°. Remove meatballs and place in shallow 1 quart casserole. Pour sauce over meatballs, cover and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is hot. Serve over pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe categories: Main dish, Ground beef, One Dish meal.