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Slow Cooker Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Explore this appetizer with Italian appeal. Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes and they're ready to simmer all day in the slow cooker.

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 7 hr 15 min
Servings 16

Ingredients

1 1/2: pounds frozen meatballs (from two 1-pound packages), thawed

1: jar (7.25 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained

1/4: cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4: cup Italian dressing

1: jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce

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Directions

1 Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended. Pour sauce over meatballs.
2 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
3 Stir before serving. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

For a super sub, layer the meatballs and slices of mozzarella cheese on a crusty French baguette.

This appetizer also works as a meal when served over your favorite pasta.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 90),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 10%
(Saturated Fat 3g, 3% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 45mg; 45%;
Sodium: 560mg; 560%;
Total Carbohydrate: 15g; 15%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 6g 6% ),
Protein: 10g; 10%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%;
Vitamin C: 25%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 6/20/2011 4:55:32 PM REPORT ABUSE CrazyB said:

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My family loved it! We used italian style meatballs to give it more flavor. I would say the only thing is...be careful about the grease in the marinara sauce. I had to scoop out about 1/2 cup of grease off the top of the slow cooker.

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