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Zucchini and Meatballs

A healthy meal of sauteed zucchini in place of pasta, served with meatballs and spaghetti sauce.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: easy dinner, healthy, quick and easy, zucchini
Yield: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce, no sugar added
  • 8 oz. salsa, mild, medium, or hot
  • 12 frozen meatballs, or homemade
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 medium zucchini, more if small
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • OPTIONAL: Parmesan or Romano cheese for topping.

Instructions

  • In medium pot, mix spaghetti sauce, salsa, and meatballs. Cover with lid and heat on low. Cook meatballs according to package directions, approx. 30 minutes.
  • In large saute pan, heat to medium. Add olive oil, zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until zucchini starts to crisp on edge, approx. 20 minutes.
  • Serve zucchini on the bottom, then meatballs and sauce, and then top with Parmesan or Romano cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1572mg | Potassium: 1767mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1903IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 5mg