Zucchini Meatballs Recipe

Name: Zucchini Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 1/4 cup); 1 egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, to top meatballs; pasta; spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 1/4 cup)
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, to top meatballs
pasta
spaghetti sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, zucchini shreds, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Form into large meatballs, mine were about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and I made 16 meatballs. Place into a glass baking dish (I used a smaller 7x11-inch glass dish, what you see above. Then top each meatball with a little pasta sauce.
3
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on size and thickness of the meatballs.
4
Cook the pasta as directed.
5
Serve Zucchini Meatballs over pasta and sauce with a side of veggies. We had green beans!

516

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 1/4 cup), 1 egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought), and more.

Yes, Zucchini 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.

Zucchini Meatballs

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