Light Meatball Primavera Recipe

Name: Light Meatball Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 ounces extra lean ground pork; 1 onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 egg white; ¼ cup cups breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup fresh tomato, skinned and chopped; 2 onions, sliced; ⅓ cup tomato paste; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 tablespoon oregano; 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Servings: persons

4 ounces extra lean ground pork
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 egg white
¼ cup cups breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh tomato, skinned and chopped
2 onions, sliced
⅓ cup tomato paste
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon oregano
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti

1
In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, onion, garlic, egg white, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano and season with salt and black pepper.
2
Mix until well combined, and shape into 36 balls.
3
Spray a large skillet, set over high heat.
4
Cook meatballs in three batches, keep turning while cooking for about 5 minutes each batch, or until browned.
5
Set aside.
6
Saute garlic, onions over low heat on a sprayed skillet for 2-3 minutes, until onions soften.
7
Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Add meatballs, cover and simmer 15 more minutes or until meatballs are cooked inside.
9
Add sugar, parsley and oregano; season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Cook spaghetti to desired texture, drain and serve with meatballs and sauce.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces extra lean ground pork, 1 onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 egg white, and more.

Yes, Light Meatball Primavera 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.

Light Meatball Primavera

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