Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Are you ready for what I call an "interim dinner"?  A comfort food meal easy to prepare while you're busy this week prepping for Thanksgiving. All the ingredients are ready made products. Just assemble to create a flavorful and tasty meal.  

Cook's Notes: This is my favorite to-go meal when I'm short on time but still looking for a satisfying meal that tastes great. It's an Ever Ready special that serves four. Make the sauce the day before or early in day for best flavor. Pair the meal with a green salad and artisan bread.  

Ingredients:

• 12 precooked Italian all beef meatballs from Costco (Kirkland brand) or your favorite store brand
• 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce 
• 1 can (14 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, garlic and herbs
• 1 teaspoon each oregano and Italian seasoning 
• Fettucine or spaghetti noodles
• Grated Parmesan cheese 

Directions:

• Early in the day in a saucepan add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes and seasonings. On low heat bring ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low heat 30 minutes. 
• In a baking  dish add 12 thawed meatballs and pour sauce over meatballs. Grate Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and refrigerate several hours. 
• Uncover and bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes. 
• Serve sauce over fettucine or spaghetti noodles, adding more grated Parmesan cheese over the top.  

Looking for some wine recommends for your Thanksgiving dinner? Here are two cabs and 2 sauvignon blancs for your consideration.   

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