1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce with basil, garlic and oregano
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix sauce ingredients; heat through. Serve with meatballs.
Five Star Recipe
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
4 meatballs with 1/3 cup sauce: 404 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.