Family Meatball Dinner

Meat, Sauce / dressing, Other

Contributed by: The BMC Teaching Kitchen

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Meatballs are a tasty meal the entire family will enjoy.  These meatballs can be served with a side of pasta, vegetables, and your favorite sauce. They also make great finger foods for toddlers and young children.

Enjoy!

Serves:
4 servings
Total Time:
30 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes

Ingredients


Vegetables- 1 ½ cups chopped roasting vegetables (non-starchy) such as peppers, onions, green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower Egg - 1 Ground meat - 1lb lean beef, turkey, chicken, pork Breadcrumbs - ½ cup Salt - 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon (or 2 fresh garlic gloves, minced) Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon (or assorted fresh herbs) Oil - 1 tablespoons olive or canola Sauce - marina sauce, vodka sauce, pesto sauce Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup Pasta – 1lb

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line the baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil onto the sheet pan.
Step 2
Roughly chop the vegetables. Add the vegetables to the sheet pan. Drizzle with a little oil.
Step 3
Make the meatball mixture. Crack the egg in the bowl. Add the ground meat, breadcrumbs, salt, and seasoning and mix with your hands. Use a tablespoon to roll the mixture into 12 meatballs and place on one side of an oiled baking sheet.
Step 4
Roast for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. For babies, remove a small portion of the meatballs and roasted vegetables and keep off to the side.
Step 5
For adults, sprinkle the vegetables with a little salt and remove from the sheet pan. Optional: set the oven to broil and cook the meatballs under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until dark brown.
Step 6
Cook the pasta as instructed on the package in a large stockpot. Drain the pasta.
Step 7
In the same stockpot, add the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and mix until combined.
Step 8
Serve the pasta with the roasted vegetables and meatballs on the side or mixed. Top with parmesan cheese

Notes

  Children:  

  •   Serve your children the family meal.  
  •   Serve three foods at every meal (include at least one food you know your child will eat)  
  •   For babies: blend into a thin puree or offer very small and soft pieces.  
  •   For toddlers: cut food into small bites to prevent choking. Avoid foods that are high choking risk (whole grapes, whole cherry tomatoes, whole nuts, hot dog, dry crackers, or popcorn).   
  •  Add sauces and dips to introduce flavors and promote skill development.  
  •  Remember:  
  • Parents decide what is served, when it is served, and how it is prepared  
  • Children decide if they will eat and how much they will eat .
  •  
  • Adults:  
  • o    Turn the family meal into something adults will enjoy. 
  • o    Spice it up with more seasoning, salt, or hot sauce.  
  • o    Try to include at least three different foods at each meal (with at least one being a vegetable) 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
1 serving
Calories:
150 Calories
Fat:
2
Saturated Fat:
4
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 7
Dietary Fiber:
1
Protein:
10
Sodium:
590