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About the Recipe
Rustic Meatballs are ultra-tender, protein-packed beef meatballs baked in a simple, no-sugar-added tomato sauce. Infused with low-fat ricotta, fresh garlic, and traditional Italian herbs, they are topped with melted mozzarella for a comforting, guilt-free meal.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
3/4 c low fat ricotta cheese
2 tbsp oregano dry or fresh
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 cloves crushed garlic
3 tbsp chopped onion
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg large
1/4 c Italian parsley chopped
2 cups no sugar added tomato sauce
1/2 cup low fat shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation
1. In a large mixing bowl combine the lean beef, ricotta cheese, oregano, salt, garlic, onion, baking soda, and egg. Use your hands and mix well until everything is combined.
2. Rub your hands with olive oil. Then form meatballs, the size of ping pong balls.
3. Drop meatballs into simmering tomato sauce. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Transfer meatballs to an oven safe dish. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Broil on high for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.