Ingredients

• 1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
• 1 cup onion
• 3 large eggs
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup oatmeal, uncooked
• 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375° F. Chop onion.
3. Beat eggs in a large bowl, then add all ingredients and mix together.
4. Roll into 1” balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
6. To serve, place meatballs in a warming dish or slow cooker on low heat setting. Serve with 2 teaspoons sauce on the side or add sauce to the meatballs.

Helpful hints

• Find the recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce on DaVita.com. It adds 37 mg potassium and 21 mg sodium for one tablespoon. This lower-potassium, low-sodium sauce can be used as a substitute for tomato sauce in a variety of dishes. 
• Make meatballs ahead and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat ingredients together and transfer to a warming dish.