Beef / Pork

Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes is for Dinner.

Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes takes 60 minutes to cook.

Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes are:

Sauce:
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and sliced
1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and sliced
1 29-32 oz. can chopped tomatoes in puree
1 bunch fresh basil, thoroughly rinsed, leaves stripped from steps and cut choffonade, and stems bundled with kitchen twine

Kielbasa:
1 T. olive oil
1 # smoked kielbasa

Meatballs:
1 c. fresh bread crumbs
1/4 c. skim milk
1 white onion, diced
2 eggs
1 T. finely diced fresh parsley leaves
1 pound ground beef

Here is how you make Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes:

For the sauce:Heat olive oil in a saucepan and saute onion and garlic until translucent, being careful not to burn. Stir in sliced peppers and gently cook until softened. Stir in tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and bundled basil stems, season with salt and pepper and let cook gently to let flavors integrate.For the kielbasa:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees FahrenheitWhile the sauce is cooking, heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook kielbasa until they begin to brown being careful to keep heat at medium so they don't split. Transfer to a large baking dish with a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings in the skillet to sear the meatballs.For the meatballs:While the kielbasa are cooking, mix breadcrumbs, milk, onions, eggs, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Add ground beef and mix thoroughly. Form into small meatballs and sear in the pan in which the kielbasa were cooked. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the baking dish with the kielbasa. Pour the sauce over the kielbasa and meatballs, and cover with a lid or foil, and finish in the oven for about 20 minutes.Serve with an Italian roll (not included in calorie count)Serving Size: Makes 10 servingsNumber of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RTDLLKING.

The nutritional information for Kielbasa and Meatballs with Basil Tomatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 391.3

• Total Fat: 28.9 g
• Cholesterol: 91.1 mg
• Sodium: 693.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 17.5 g