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Ingredients
Meatballs
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1
teaspoon olive oil
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1
large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
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1
lb bulk Italian pork sausage
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1
lb ground beef
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2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1
teaspoon dried basil leaves
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1/2
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
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1
egg
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1/2
cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
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1/3
cup milk
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1
teaspoon salt
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1
teaspoon pepper
Marinara Sauce
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1
teaspoon olive oil
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1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
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1
clove garlic, finely chopped
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1
can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole tomatoes with basil, undrained
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1
tablespoon tomato paste
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1
teaspoon salt
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Heat oven to 350°F. In small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Cook 1 cup onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat; cool.
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In large bowl, mix onion and remaining meatball ingredients just until combined. Shape into tablespoon-size meatballs. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
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Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of meatball reads 160°F.
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Meanwhile, in Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook 1/2 cup onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and salt. Cook 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
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Add cooked meatballs to sauce. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened.
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390.1
Calories
27.7g
Total Fat
21.3g
Protein
13.1g
Total Carbohydrate
4.7g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1 Serving
- Total Fat
- 27.7g
- 43%
- Cholesterol
- 104.2mg
- 35%
- Sodium
- 1332.4mg
- 56%
- Potassium
- 411.5mg
- 12%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 13.1g
- 4%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1.4g
- 6%
- Sugars
- 4.7g
- Protein
- 21.3g
- Vitamin C
- 7.20%
- 7%
- Calcium
- 5.80%
- 6%
- Iron
- 15.20%
- 15%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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