Ingredients

  • 28 oz. spaghetti sauce
  • 1/3 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3/4 c. quick or old fashioned oats
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Spread 2/3 cup of the spaghetti sauce over bottom of 9 x 13 baker.
  • Chop onion.
  • In 2-quart bowl, combine onion, ground beef, oats, 1/3 cup of sauce, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt; mix gently.
  • Using a small scoop, shape meat mixture into balls.
  • Place in 9 x 13 baker.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Pour remaining sauce over meatballs.
  • Continue baking 20 minutes.
  • Place 24 meatballs and half of the sauce from baker in covered container; refrigerate for later use in spaghetti.
  • Use remaining 24 in sub sandwich.