Description
Fun and easy Valentine dinners for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 cup of shredded cheese
- 1 cup of marinara sauce
- Heart-shaped pasta
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Shape the mixture into heart shapes and place on a baking tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook heart-shaped pasta according to package instructions.
- Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Serve meatballs over pasta, topped with marinara and cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Substitute marinara with pesto for a different flavor.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: valentine dinners for kids