What You Need:

3 c of rotini pasta
1 t olive oil
2/3 C of water
1 lb. ground pork
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 C of bread crumbs
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
2 (12 oz.) jars of marinara sauce, divided
3 carrots, sliced into coins
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into slices
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into strips

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 450 degrees.
Spray a cast iron Dutch oven on the bottom and sides with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the pasta into the pan, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat well.
Pour the water into the pan.
Crumble the ground pork into a mixing bowl.
Place the egg into the bowl.
Add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
Using your hands mix all the ingredients together well.
Form the mixture into even sized meatballs.
Place the meatballs into the pan.
Add one jar of the marinara sauce and stir to coat the meatballs.
Place the zucchini, carrots and bell peppers into the pan.
Add the second jar of sauce over the top of the vegetables and stir to coat.
Cover and bake 45 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are fork tender.

Makes 4 servings

If you prefer you may use ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken to create these tasty meatballs. Any type of pasta may be used in this recipe.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 45 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour 05 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 724; Fat 28g; Carbohydrates 74g; Cholesterol 206 mg; Sodium 133 mg; Protein 45g; Fiber 8g