COTTAGE CHEESE MEATBALL MARINARA
The quest to make a healthier meatball has been a challenge. Often using leaner ground meats leads to tough and dry meatballs. Cottage cheese is the 'secret' ingredient that keeps these better-for-you meatballs moist and delicious. Share the fun and host a weekend meatball party. Invite your friends over to make big batches of these tasty, oven-baked meatballs to fill everyone's freezer with a quick weeknight meal solution.
Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Stir the cottage cheese with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic, eggs and half each of the salt and pepper until well combined. Crumble in the ground beef and sausage meat; gently mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 24 equal-sized meatballs; arrange, in a single layer, in a 9 x 13-inch (3 L) baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
- Meanwhile, stir the passata with the grated onion, hot pepper flakes, remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture evenly over the meatballs and cook for 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened; gently stir in basil. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese to taste. Serve meatballs over hot cooked pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 121.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1205.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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Enes Pasha
[email protected]Not a fan of cottage cheese but these were still good.
Maro elhaggan
[email protected]Easy and tasty!
Razane
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Michael Warikandwa
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Puffer Fish
[email protected]These meatballs were really good! I made them with ground beef and they were still very moist. The sauce was also really good. I served them over spaghetti and my family loved them.
Rachael Bragg
[email protected]I found these meatballs to be a bit too salty for my taste. I think I might have used too much salt in the recipe. The sauce was also a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Its__Badnaam__Sayar
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The sauce was also a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
rownok rownok
[email protected]I made these meatballs with ground chicken and they were delicious! The cottage cheese made them really moist and flavorful. The sauce was also really good. I will definitely be making these again.
Ushsj aPitafi
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and tasted great! I used ground beef and they were still very moist. The sauce was also very good. I served them over spaghetti and my family loved them.
Mthobeki Ntuli
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cottage cheese, but these meatballs were actually really good! The cottage cheese added a nice moistness to the meatballs and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Ayrton Oosterbosch
[email protected]These meatballs are amazing! So easy to make and so delicious. I made them with ground turkey and they were still moist and flavorful. The sauce is also really good. I will definitely be making these again.
shahbaz786 shahbaz786
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Shahmeer Ahmad
[email protected]These Cottage Cheese Meatballs are a lifesaver! I'm always looking for ways to sneak more protein into my family's meals, and these meatballs are a great way to do it. They're packed with cottage cheese, which is a great source of protein and calcium