Baked Italian Meatballs

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 6

These are really tasty and I love that they are baked in the oven rather than pan-fried. I found this recipe in Cooking light originally and have made them several times with great success. They freeze well after cooking - I just thaw them and add them to simmering sauce for a great spaghetti dinner on busy nights.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped (a must - dried will not do in this)

1/4 cup unseasoned tomato sauce

1 teaspoon mustard powder

3/4 teaspoon dried italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon low sodium salt, to taste

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced,more to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Spray a broiler pan with broiling rack well with nonstick spray (I line the bottom part with foil and then spray).
3. Combine all ingredients well.
4. Form into 30 meatballs using a 1 1/2 diameter scoop (or use your hands).
5. Set on sprayed broiler rack in prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
6. Add these meatballs to your favorite sauce and serve over pasta or in a hoagie roll with sauce& cheese to make a great sandwich.

By RecipeOfHealth.com