Beef / Pork

Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs is for Dinner.

Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs takes 45 minutes to cook.

Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs are:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 tbsp white wine
1/4 tsp salt
Herbs to taste
6 oz can tomato paste
1 jar low sodium tomato marinara
16 oz lean ground beef
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic, minced

Here is how you make Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs:

Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add salt, zucchini and 2 teaspoons of garlic, stirring occasionally; cook 3 minutes. Season to taste with dried herbs: rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano. Add wine and cook, stirring, until wine is nearly cooked off. Add tomato paste and marinara sauce; cover and bring to a simmer.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add the ground beef and remaining garlic, and any herbs you desire. Using a tablespoon, roll up meatballs and drop individually into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring gently, until meatballs are cooked through; about 15 minutes.Makes 8 generous servings. Terrific with whole wheat linguine.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XTMONT.

The nutritional information for Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 266.8

• Total Fat: 14.8 g
• Cholesterol: 69.2 mg
• Sodium: 314.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 15.1 g

Punched Up Marinara with Meatballs is Italian cuisine.