Mama Mia Meatballs Recipe
I was on my wits end looking for a Low Fat recipe and then my brother shared this Mama Mia Meatballs recipe with me. Use the freshest of Poultry available to get a flavorful Mama Mia Meatballs. This Low Fat dish of Mama Mia Meatballs is really tasty. This Mama Mia Meatballs as a Main Dish is a winner! Was it you or the fragrance of Mama Mia Meatballs that you are cooking that has dragged me to the kitchen?, were my husband's words.
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast or 96% lean ground beef
1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated nonfat Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
SAUCE 1
1/2 cups fat-free bottled marinara sauce
Directions
1. Combine the meatball ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and mix thoroughly. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Shape the meatball mixture into 50 (1-inch) balls, and place the meatballs on the baking sheet.
2. Bake the meatballs at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. Transfer the meatballs to a chafing dish or Crock-Pot heated casserole to keep warm.
3. Place the marinara sauce in a small saucepan, and simmer over medium-low heat just until hot. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, toss gently to mix.
2. Bake the meatballs at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. Transfer the meatballs to a chafing dish or Crock-Pot heated casserole to keep warm.
3. Place the marinara sauce in a small saucepan, and simmer over medium-low heat just until hot. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, toss gently to mix.
