Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (96% lean)
• ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg whites or 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp water
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• 2 cups heart healthy or regular pasta sauce
• 4 cups cooked pasta
• 4 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg whites, water, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in 400°F oven 24 to 27 minutes.
2. Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. Heat pasta sauce according to package directions in medium saucepan. Add hot cooked meatballs to pasta sauce; stir to coat evenly. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Recipe and photo courtesy of the Beef Checkoff and BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com