Active time
20Total time
40Yield
8 servingsNutrition
Share This
Ingredients
3 ¾ ounces canned sardines, mashed
1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup dried whole wheat bread crumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon onion powder
4 drops hot sauce (optional)
1 jar (26 ounces) pasta sauce
12 ounces dried whole wheat penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, mix first 8 ingredients (with hot sauce, if using) together gently.
- Shape the meat mixture into 35 to 40 small meatballs. Place on a baking sheet and cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the pasta sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover the pan and bring to a simmer.
- When the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.
- While the meatballs are simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
- Top pasta with the meatballs and pasta sauce, and serve.
Recipe courtesy National Fisheries Institute, adapted from Meal Makeover Moms. Stock photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash.
Nutrition
Calories: 420Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Total Carbohydrate: 54g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 27g
Review this Recipe