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)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, salt & pepper.
  • Mix all ingredients well and form into small meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on jelly roll pan and place into preheated oven; bake for 40-50 minutes (depending on size of meatballs).
  • While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet or sauce pan, pour jar of prepared spaghetti sauce.
  • When meatballs are fully cooked, remove from oven and place in sauce.
  • Simmer on medium heat 6-8 minutes.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese.