Broccoli Meatballs

Growing up in a large Italian family, Spaghetti and Meatballs is pretty much a staple food. Since the switch to a vegetarian diet, meatballs has been something I had yet to find a great replacement for. This started off as a recipe for more of a broccoli ball, (think risotto balls) for an appetizer, but when the came out of the oven, inspiration hit! I served them up with a big pot of penne and red sauce.

Broccoli Meatballs

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup broccoli, steamed & chopped
1 egg
water if necessary

Process:
Preheat oven to 450°
Cook broccoli and chop into small pieces. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. If the mixture is too dry to form, add a bit of water. Using your hands, form into golf ball size meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
Bake at 450° for 5 minutes, flip and bake another 3 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce combination!