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Robust Italian Pasta & Meatballs
This is a meal that is full of flavor and light on the calories! It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
- Prep Time: About 15 minutes. Hint: Chop all the veggies you will be using for the week so you have them on hand and ready to go.
- Cook Time: 20 - 25 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups, with 3 - 4 meatballs
- Total Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Simek's Italian Style Meatballs
- 1 med/lg Onion, chopped
- 2 - 3 colored (green, yellow, orange or red) Bell Peppers, chopped
- 1 10 oz. bag of Spinach, chopped
- 1 TBSP of minced Garlic (I use the stuff in the jar)
- 4 large ripe Tomatoes, chopped
- Italian Seasoning, a good palmful
- 1/2 TBSP Parsley
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/2 box (13.25 oz.) of Whole Grain Linguine Pasta, cooked el dente`
- Drizzle of Olive Oil
- Opptional: Parmesan Cheese
- *If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can substitute canned tomatoes (whatever kind you like).
Directions
- Bake Simek's Italian Meatballs as directed on the package.
- Cook Linguine in lightly salted water until el dente`, then drain.
- Saute` peppers, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender.
- Add tomatoes, seasonings and spinach, cook on med. heat with lid on for about 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and Simek's Italian Meatballs and toss. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Top with parmesan cheese, if you'ld like, and serve!
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