nonstick cooking spray 2 pound ripe roma tomatoes (about 12), halved, cored, and seeded* 1 medium red onion, quartered ½ cup olive oil ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano 2 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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The internal color of a meatball is not a reliable doneness indicator. A beef, veal, lamb, or pork meatball cooked to 160°F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a meatball, insert an instant-read thermometer into the center of the meatball.
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Recipe can be doubled.
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To serve, if frozen, thaw in the refrigerator. In a large saucepan reheat sauce over low heat, stirring frequently.
Spicy Grill-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Prepare as directed, except use two onions and delete the thyme and Parmesan cheese. While grilling, sprinkle each batch of tomatoes with some of 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper.Nutrition Analysis: 104 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carb., 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 17% Vitamin A, 21% Vitamin C, 169 mg. sodium, 2% calcium, 2% iron
