Sweet Sausage Meatballs

We liked this non-traditional meatball recipe from the first taste. The spinach adds a nice flavor.


Ingredients:
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
15 oz. fresh or frozen spinach
1/2 C ricotta cheese
1/2 C onion (finely chopped)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 tsp oregano
2 T olive oil
16 oz. tomato sauce
cooked pasta

Directions:
1. Mix sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, onion, egg, and oregano.
2. Shape into 1" balls.
3. Using hot olive oil, brown meatballs in large skillet.
4. Drain well.
5. Add tomato sauce.
6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Serve on pasta.

Serves 6.