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Skillet Italian Meatballs

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 oz. grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • shake or two or dried red pepper to taste
  • ½ tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 oz. canned whole tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • handful fresh spinach
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 3 T heavy cream
  • olive oil for cooking the meatballs
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Turn on the broiler.
  2. Place ground beef, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt and spices in a bowl and blend thoroughly.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, the size of a golfball.
  4. Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the meatballs until they’re golden brown on all sides.
  5. Lower the heat and add the canned tomatoes. Let simmer for a few minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Then add spinach and cream and lightly toss.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Top with parsley and mozzarella cheese and then put under the broiler for 5 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.
  8. Serve and enjoy!!