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Add these garlic meatballs to your recipe file

You can make a flavorful, fuss-free dinner by cooking everything in one skillet with this tasty meatball dish. Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs give the meatballs a rich flavor and texture. To elevate a store-bought pasta sauce, I added a touch of garlic, then paired it with frozen green beans and sweet potatoes for a colorful, well-rounded meal ready in minutes. Helpful Hints If frozen sweet potato cubes are unavailable use frozen or fresh butternut squash cubes. Any type of low sodium pasta sauce can be used. TAG GOES HERE Garlic Meatballs INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound 95% lean ground beef 1 large egg 2 tablespoons plain panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups frozen cut green beans 2 cups frozen sweet potato pieces, about 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2-cups no-salt added pasta sauce 4 crushed garlic cloves Add beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix all ingredients together and form into 8 meatballs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the meatballs. Brown on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate. Add the green beans, sweet potatoes, pasta sauce and garlic to the skillet. Mix to combine all ingredients. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Bring sauce to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook 9 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally. The green beans should be tender, and meatballs cooked through. A meat thermometer should read 130-135 degrees. Divide in half and serve on two dinner plates. Yield 2 servings. Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service