Spinach Meatballs

This recipe provided by Texas Beef Council. It is lean and packed with iron. Baked, not fried and can be frozen.

INGREDIENTS 


SERVINGS 4

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) jarprepared spaghetti sauce
• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.
Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.
Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).
While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.
When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.
Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.
Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Source:

http://www.food.com/recipe/spinach-meatballs-143519