Spinach Meatballs

By á-6416

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz box frozen spinach, cooked and well drained ($.25) Sale price and coupon
• 1 lb. ground beef ($1.59)
• 1 cup homemade bread crumbs ($.25)
• 1 egg ($.10)
• 2 garlic cloves ($.10)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($.20)
• 15 oz can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning ($.24) Sale, store promotion and coupon
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste ($.19) Sale plus $1 Muir Glen coupon
• 2 garlic cloves ($.10)
• Parsley, oregano and rosemary from the garden
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 About 3/4 lb. whole wheat spaghetti ($.38) On sale with coupon for $.50/lb

Details

Adapted from 5dollardinners.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, spinach, bread crumbs, egg and garlic cloves. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
In a large skillet, add the olive oil and brown the meatballs on all sides. Once browned, set them aside on a plate and drain any excess grease.
Crush the garlic. Rinse the fresh herbs, pat dry and run your knife through them. In the same skillet that you browned the meatballs, add the canned tomatoes with the liquid. Add the tomato paste plus one cans worth of water. Stir in the spices, garlic and salt and pepper.
Place the browned meatballs back into the skillet with the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Serve Spinach Meatballs over noodles