Tomatoes And Zucchini With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Tomatoes And Zucchini With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef or 1/2 lb ground turkey; 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute or 1 egg; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 small zucchini; 1 small yellow squash; 1 (16 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf

Servings: persons

1/2 lb extra lean ground beef or 1/2 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute or 1 egg
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
2 small zucchini
1 small yellow squash
1 (16 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf

1
In a large bowl, combine beef or turkey, bread crumbs, egg substitute or egg, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 4 tablespoons cheese. Form into balls the size of walnuts. Warm oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, several at a time, and cook 15 minutes, or until browned and no longer pink inside. Remove to a bowl,leaving drippings in the skillet.
2
In the same skillet in warm drippings over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender.
3
Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, cut tomatoes (with juice), crushed tomatoes, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and meatballs. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes. Stir in basil. Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef or 1/2 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb, 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute or 1 egg, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes And Zucchini With 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.

Tomatoes And Zucchini With Meatballs

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