Directions:
- You will need to first break the ramen noodles into small pieces. Clean fingertips do the job well. The pieces should be less than 1/2 inch and there should be about 1/2 cup of them.
- Next combine the beef, egg, milk or water, carrots, red bell pepper, ramen noodle pieces, entire ramen seasoning packet, and salt. Even though the ramen seasoning has a lot of sodium in it, the porcupines need a little salt for best flavor. Mix very well then make 18-20 uniformly sized (about one heaping tablespoonful each) meatballs.
- Note: If you're feeling especially economical, the meatballs may be individually quick frozen at this point. Once frozen dump them together in a freezer bag and keep frozen on hand for those times when there's just no time to spare.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet or electric fry pan. Sautee the garlic for about 1 minute then add the tomatoes and tomato sauce (swish a little water inside the 2 just emptied cans and pour that in too) along with the seasonings. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Carefully place porcupines over the simmering sauce then place cover onto pan. Set your timer for 25 minutes.
- Now is the time to put those feet up and maybe surf 'zaar awhile while you wait for your delicious budget meal to cook itself.
- When the timer goes off, stir the sauce and turn each meatball. Place cover back on pan and set timer for 15 minutes. Now is the time to cook that pasta and maybe whip out a quick green salad.
- When the timer goes off again, stir the sauce and serve it and your porcupines over hot pasta. Top with parmesan and congratulate yourself for all the time, effort and money you saved by cooking such a cent$ible meal. Momma would be proud!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 183.15 Kcal (767 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 84.04 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.34g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 80.26mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 289.05mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 338.23mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.54g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.69g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.45g | 2% | |
| Protein | 18.86g | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 68.1mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 142.52 Kcal (597 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 65.4 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.27g | 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 62.45mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 224.92mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 263.19mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.53g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.32g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.35g | 2% | |
| Protein | 14.67g | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 53mg | 7% | |
* 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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