Easy Meatballs, Vegetables & Pasta Ground Beef
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Servings
Serves 7-8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Cooking Method
Roasting
Beef Type
Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- or - 16 ounces frozen, fully cooked meatballs
- 8 oz. uncooked penne pasta
- 3 cups (12 oz.) frozen Italian vegetable mixture
- 1 jar (26 oz.) prepared spaghetti sauce
- 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly.
In 8-inch square baking dish, press beef mixture into 1/2-inch thickness. Bake at 375°F for approximately 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Carefully pour off drippings. Cut beef mixture into 16 squares. (Or, substitute fully cooked meatballs.)
Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Approximately 6 minute before pasta is done, stir in vegetables. Drain; keep warm.
In large saucepan, combine "meatballs" (squares) and spaghetti sauce. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through; stir occasionally. Serve over pasta and vegetables. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Info per serving: (1 serving, 8 oz.) 294 calories; 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 2 g monounsaturated fat); 61 mg cholesterol; 776 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 1.9 g fiber; 19 g protein; 3 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 1.1 mcg vitamin B12; 3.2 mg iron; 11.5 mcg selenium; 3.2 mg zinc.
