Family Pleasing Meatballs Recipe

Name: Family Pleasing Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BASE RECIPE; 1 lb. extra lean ground beef; 10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup); 1 egg white; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1-1/2 cups CLASSICO FAMILY FAVORITES Traditional Pasta Sauce; 1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; ADULT VARIATION; 2 French bread rolls (6 inch), partially split; 1/2 cup each: carrot and celery sticks King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; KID VARIATION; 4 oz. spaghetti, cooked as directed on package

Servings: persons

BASE RECIPE
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)
1 egg white
1/4 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO FAMILY FAVORITES Traditional Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
ADULT VARIATION
2 French bread rolls (6 inch), partially split
1/2 cup each: carrot and celery sticks King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
KID VARIATION
4 oz. spaghetti, cooked as directed on package

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BASE RECIPE:
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PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Combine meat, cracker crumbs, egg white and pepper.
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Shape into 12 meatballs, each about 2-1/4 inches in diameter.
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Place in 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
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Bake 20 min.
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or until meatballs are cooked through.
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Pour pasta sauce into microwaveable bowl.
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Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 min.
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or until heated through, stirring after 1-1/2 min; set aside.
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ADULT VARIATION:
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ADD 6 of the meatballs to the 1/2 cup pasta sauce in bowl; toss to coat.
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Spoon 3 meatballs and half of the sauce onto bottom half of each roll; sprinkle each with 2 Tbsp.
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cheese.
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Serve with carrots and celery.
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Makes 2 adult servings, one sandwich each.
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KID VARIATION:
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DRAIN hot spaghetti.
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Divide between two serving plates; top each with 3 of the meatballs, 1/2 cup of the sauce and 2 Tbsp.
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of the cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASE RECIPE, 1 lb. extra lean ground beef, 10 RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup), 1 egg white, and more.

Yes, Family Pleasing Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Family Pleasing Meatballs

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