Fifteen Minute Meatballs

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jar (28-ounce) spaghetti sauce
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, water, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Form the mixture into 15 meatballs, and place in a microwave-safe 9- x 13-inch baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese; pour over the meatballs.

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 70% power 12 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely cooked through.

Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, if desired. Microwave at 70% power an additional 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.