Italian meatballs with mozzarella cheese

Ingredients

• 1
  lb
  Ground beef, turkey, or chicken
   Can be frozen, thaw beforehand
• 3/4
  cup
  Shredded parmesan cheese
   
• 1
  Egg
   
• 1
  tsp
  salt
   Can find at Dollar Stores
• 1/2
  tbsp
  Dried Basil
   Can find at Dollar Stores
• 1/2
  tsp
  Onion Powder
   Can find at Dollar Stores
• 1
  tsp
  Garlic Powder
   Can find at Dollar Stores, an MCT2D Favorite
• 1/2
  tsp
  Ground black pepper
   Can find at Dollar Stores
• 5
  oz
  fresh mozzarella cheese
   
• Salt and Pepper
   

Instructions

1. Place ground meat, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and spices in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 oz (30 grams) each. It helps to keep your hands wet while forming the balls.

3. Put meatballs in a microwave safe baking dish.

4. Cover dish with plastic wrap and microwave at 70% power for 12 minutes.

5. To make

6. Uncover; add canned tomatoes, salt and pepper, extra seasonings (optional).

7. If you can, check internal temperature of a larger meatball and look for pinkness of meat. Internal temperature should be at least 165 F degrees. If it’s lower and you still see pinkness cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. If you don't have a thermometer, slice a meatball open and make sure all the pinkness is gone.

8. Add low-sugar tomato sauce and cheese and microwave at 70% power for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and sauce is warm