Plant Balls

Approximate meatballs.
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Ingredients

  • 12 Ounce Package Impossible™ Beef
  • 1 Pound Spaghetti
  • 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 28 Ounce Can Of San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 5 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced And Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme, Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano, Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
  • 1 Flax egg
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus Additional To Taste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Plus Additional To Taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Spices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Dice the yellow onion. Remove the stems from the fresh herbs and finely chop (thyme, oregano, basil). In a bowl, combine the Impossible Beef, 1/4 cup of diced yellow onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, red pepper, 1 teaspoon each of thyme, oregano, and basil, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until incorporated. Form 2 oz meatballs and pack tightly. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. *Make it 100% plant-based by omitting the egg and using plant-based cheese.

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