Italian Meatball Pot Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 -6 tbsp olive oil
20 -25 small meatballs (or use as many as desired, if using store-bought frozen do not thaw before browning)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
1/4 tsp dried italian seasoning
1 -2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 carrots, peeled and diced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth (or use 4 cups broth and 1 cups water)
1 cup tomato sauce (can omit if desired and just use the broth)
1 tsp seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 (14 oz) cans small white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6 oz) bag fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more )
1 -2 cup cooked small shell pasta (optional)

Directions:

Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat; add in the meatballs and brown on all sides, then remove to a bowl.
Add in onions and carrots, then saute for about 4 minutes.
Add in garlic, Italian seasoning and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Add in broth and tomato sauce, seasoned salt and black pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add in the browned meatballs with beans; bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour or even more.
After the 1 hour cooking time add in the spinach, Parmesan cheese and small pasta (if using) simmer for about 2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
Season with more salt and black pepper if desired.
Serve with more Parmesan cheese on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	228.66 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.44g	21%
Cholesterol	20.96mg	7%
Sodium	513.97mg	21%
Potassium	387.9mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.7g	7%
Sugars	2.82g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	7%
Protein	10.17g	20%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	144mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.27 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.25g	21%
Cholesterol	6.62mg	7%
Sodium	162.45mg	21%
Potassium	122.6mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.23g	7%
Sugars	0.89g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	7%
Protein	3.21g	20%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	12%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	45.5mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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