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Italian Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Our organic quinoa and brown rice blend is the secret ingredient that makes these turkey meatballs so incredibly mouthwatering. When you cover them with a tomato sauce that tastes like the kind mama made, you have a dinner that’s totally delizioso.

1 hr 15 mins
  • 30min
    Prep time
  • 45min
    Cook time
  • 4
    Servings

Ingredients

Quinoa & Brown Rice
SEEDS OF CHANGE® Quinoa & Brown Rice
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Meatballs

  • 1 package (8.5-ounce) SEEDS OF CHANGE® Quinoa & Brown Rice
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Sauce*

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash ground cayenne pepper
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 *Tip: Jarred pasta can be substituted for the sauce.

Directions

Sauce

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil, 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; heat to boiling.
  4. Simmer covered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Uncover; crush tomatoes with potato masher or large spoon.
  6. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer until thickened.
  7. Meanwhile, line broiler pan with foil; spray broiler rack with cooking spray.

Meatballs

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place meatballs on broiler rack.
  3. Turn oven to broil. Broil meatballs 4 to 5 inches from heat 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Stir meatballs into sauce.

Servings: 4

Amount per Serving

  • Calories380

  • % Daily Value*

  • Total fat 16g25%

    Saturated fat 5g25%

    Trans fat 0g 0%

  • Cholestrol N/AN/A

  • Sodium 1220mg51%

  • Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%

    Dietary Fiber 7g28%

    Sugars 11g

  • Protein 21g

  • Vitamin AN/A

  • Vitamin CN/A

  • CalciumN/A

  • IronN/A