BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

By DOMESTICDIVA

Ingredients

• 100 grams lean ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic crushed and minced
• 1 serving Melba toast crumbs
• 1 recipe marinara sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Combine meat, crumbs and spices and mix thoroughly. Form into balls.

Place into baking dish and cover with marinara sauce. Bake for 20-30

minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot over cabbage noodles. Garnish with fresh basil.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 Melba toast)

Phase 3 modifications: Top with sliced provolone cheese or mozzarella

cheese and bake until brown and bubbly. Top with grated parmesan.