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Baked Italian Meatballs

Yields1 Serving

Homemade beef meatballs in cast-iron skillet

 100 g lean ground beef
 ¼ tsp basil
 ⅛ tsp oregano
 ⅛ tsp garlic powder
 1 tbsp minced onion
 1 clove garlic crushed and minced
 1 serving Melba toast crumbs1 recipe marinara sauce
1

Combine meat, crumbs and spices and mix thoroughly.

2

Form into balls.

3

Place into baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.

4

Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

5

Serve hot over cabbage noodles.

6

Garnish with fresh basil.

7

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 Melba toast)

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Phase 3 modifications: Top with sliced provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese and bake until brown and bubbly. Top with grated parmesan.