Leaner Meatballs

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan with foil and lightly grease.

2. 2

   In large bowl, pour water over bread crumbs.

3. 3

   With hands, toss until bread is evenly moistened.

4. 4

   Add ground beef, ground turkey, egg whites, Romano, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; with hands, combine just until well blended but not overmixed.

5. 5

   Shape mixture into twenty-four 2-inch meatballs (for easier shaping, use slightly wet hands), handling meat as little as possible.

6. 6

   Arrange meatballs in prepared pan and bake until lightly browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Makes 24 meatballs.Nutritional information is based on one meatball.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.