Spinach Meatballs

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 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) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.
  3. 3
    Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.
  4. 4
    Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).
  5. 5
    While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
  6. 6
    In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.
  7. 7
    When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.
  8. 8
    Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.
  10. 10
    Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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