Meatballs in Bolognese

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F

Step 2

In a large bowl mix all of the ingredients together using your hands. Be careful not to handle too much or the meatballs will become tough.

Step 3

Roll the meat into balls about 1.5”-2” in diameter and place onto a greased sheet pan.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven to turn and then cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 5

Chop the onion, celery, and carrots into a small dice.

Step 6

In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat and sauté 1 Tbsp minced garlic and onion together for a few minutes. Then add the celery and carrot and cook until soft.

Step 7

Chop the parsley and basil while the vegetables cook.

Step 8

Add the canned tomatoes, basil, and parsley and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

If you prefer a smooth sauce, put the mixture into a blender. If you don’t mind the carrot and celery chunks, leave it as is.

Step 10

When the meatballs are finished, add them to the sauce and allow them to cook together

Step 11

Spiralize all of your zucchini. We aren’t going to cook this because it will cook in the microwave when you reheat your meal. Do not salt this either as it will encourage moisture to release from the squash.

Step 12

This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide the meatballs, sauce, and zucchini evenly into 5 portions