Contadina® Baked Meatballs in Tomato Herb Sauce

Name: Contadina® Baked Meatballs in Tomato Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Paste, divided; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons dried basil, divided; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon pepper; 1.5 cups fresh bread crumbs*; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped; 1.25 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey, 93% lean (not turkey breast); 2 (14.5 ounce) cans CONTADINA® Diced Tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; Cooked pasta

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Served on hot cooked pasta with Parmesan cheese, homemade baked meatballs in a rich tomato sauce make a delicious family-favorite dinner.

Recipe by Contadina

Published on June 18, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Paste, divided
1 egg
2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs*
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped (Optional)
1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey, 93% lean (not turkey breast)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans CONTADINA® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Cooked pasta

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray.
Combine 1/2 can tomato paste, egg, 1 tsp. each basil and oregano, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan and raisins.
Mix in turkey with hands or a large spoon until mixture is combined well. Shape into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).
Meanwhile, stir together remaining tomato paste, diced tomatoes, 1 tsp. each oregano and basil, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add baked meatballs to sauce and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips

* Three slices firm white bread, crusts removed, yield about 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

696	Calories
24g	Fat
86g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 696
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 728mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 86g	31%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 572mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.