Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” With Tomato Sauce

Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” With Tomato Sauce
  • Author: Anonymous

Satisfy your cravings with these flavorful and hearty bean "meatballs." Packed with cannellini beans, roasted red peppers, and aromatic herbs, these vegetarian delights are paired perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce. A delightful twist on a classic favorite, serve these bean "meatballs" over a bed of spaghetti and top with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for a truly comforting meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cans (15 oz. each) Bush’s Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper (2 halves), roughly chopped
  • ½ medium yellow onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup dried breadcrumbs (see note)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (your favorite kind)
  • Parmesan cheese for grating
  • Cooked spaghetti

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine beans and roasted red peppers. Pulse until chopped, but not smoothly pureed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and stir in grated onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper until well combined.
  • Using a rounded 2 tablespoon portion of the bean mixture, form “meatballs” by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the “meatballs” on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  • Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and have developed a light golden brown coating, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, heat you favorite marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering. Add “meatballs” and stir to coat. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve over spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 0.25 of Meatballs & Sauce
  • Calories: 259.4 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 51.5 g
  • Protein Content: 15.8 g
  • Fat Content: 2.4 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 46.5 mg
  • Sodium Content: 1002.1 mg
  • Fiber Content: 12.9 g
  • Sugar Content: 9.1 g