Cornell Cooperative Extension | Italian-Style Meatball Recipe (Heart-Healthy)

Ingredients

• 1 cup seeded and diced tomato
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
• 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less)
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
• 2 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 3/4 cup low-fat marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese