Slow-Cooker Meatballs w/ Lentil Pasta

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 4-6 Hours

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 95% lean 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped onion
• 1/4 cup (27 g) panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped parsley
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tbsp (4.5 g) minced garlic
• 1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (0.7 g) dried basil
• 2 cups (242) low-sugar tomato sauce, clean brand includes Rao’s Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz (227 g) dry lentil pasta Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, panko bread crumbs, chopped parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
2. Mix until combined and roll into 1-inch size meatballs (about 14-16 meatballs) and set aside.
3. Spread half of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the crock pot.
4. Place the meatballs into the crock pot and cover with the remainder of the sauce.
5. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4.
6. Cook pasta according to package. Serve meatballs over 1 cup of lentil pasta and top with parmesan cheese.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Info

Calories: 509, Carbohydrate: 47 grams, Protein: 44 grams, Fat: 17 grams