Pork Meatballs Ala Italian

Briar Rose's Note:

A delicious blend of Italian flavors with a homemade flair! I made this one night for my husband and mother (2 of my worste critics) and they loved it. A marriage of the sweet and savory, this recipe is sure to please!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Meatballs

• 1 lb pork sausage
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4-1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
• 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Veggies

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 vidalia onion
• 1 zucchini

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk

Directions:

1. Make the homemade noodles (Homemade Noodles)earlier with parsley and have them ready before you begin. In mixing bowl combine Pork, egg, milk, Worcestershire, oats, garlic powder, Italian herbs, bullion and mix thoroughly. Cook in a 350ºF Oven for 35 to 40 minute.
2. Cut Bell Pepper, Vadalia onion and zuccini into slices and set aside. Begin to boil a pot of water for noodles. When water for noodles is just simmering, take out large skillet and heat on medium high. Once the skillet is warm, put about 2 Tbl. Of butter in pan and add all the vegetables into it. As they sautee in pan, add noodles to now boiling water in pot.
3. Once vegetables are done, turn off heat and add cooked meatballs to pan. Then add Sour Cream, bullion and milk to pan creating a savory sauce for the dish. Remove noodles from heat and water once al dante and mix in a little butter to stop them from sticking together.
4. Serve hot with favorite fruit side dish.

Reviews

[Lori Mama]

We very much enjoyed this dish. I did have to increase the amount of oats to 1/2 cup, as my meat mixture was just a bit loose for rolling into the balls. Made for PAC Fall '08. :)