Italian Meatball Packets
Type: Entree
 
Ingredients
  • 20 Italian-style frozen meatballs
  • ½ medium-size sweet onion, cut into thin strips
  • ½ medium-size green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • ½ medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Tear off 4 (18 x 12 inch) sheets of aluminum foil; spray 1 side of each sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Place 6 meatballs in center on greased side of each foil sheet. Top meatballs evenly with onion and bell peppers. Top each with ¼ cup marinara sauce.
  3. Bring together 2 sides of each foil sheet over ingredients, and double fold with about 1-inch-wide folds. Double fold each end to form a packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside packet. Place packets on baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Carefully open packets to prevent burns from hot steam. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Notes
If desired, serve meatballs over whole wheat pasta or create an Italian meatball sub by placing meatballs on a toasted roll topped with a slice of mozzarella cheese. You can even use slider buns to create mini-Italian meatball subs to serve as appetizers at your next party!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 210 Fat: 9.5g Carbohydrates: 15g Sodium: 520mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 18g Cholesterol: 40mg
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://www.jtawellness.com/2014/01/italian-meatball-packets/