NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 large egg

0.5 cup yellow onion

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup whole wheat penne

0.25 cup marinara sauce

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely dice the yellow onion and sauté in a small skillet with half of the olive oil over medium heat until golden and caramelized, about 8 minutes.

• 2

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, caramelized onions, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, mixing gently by hand until just combined.

• 3

  Roll the beef mixture into 5 or 6 uniform meatballs.

• 4

  Heat the remaining olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  While meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan and toss with the pre-cooked al dente whole wheat penne.

• 6

  Plate the sauced pasta and top with the caramelized onion meatballs.

• 7

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.