Spinach Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce)  frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.

4. 4

   Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).

5. 5

   While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.

6. 6

   In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.

7. 7

   When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.

8. 8

   Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.

10. 10

    Top with grated Parmesan cheese.