Vegetarian White Bean Meatballs

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These vegetarian white bean meatballs are a delicious alternative to your traditional meatballs. Parmesan, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes add great flavor to these meat-free meatballs.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup spinach, chopped
⅓ cup rennet-free Parmesan cheese, shredded
¼ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon (dash) of cayenne pepper –> optional
⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs

For the Sauce:
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
¼ cup chopped cremini mushrooms
¼ cup finely chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (15 oz.) can plain tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
To Serve: Cook up pasta according to pasta directions. Sprinkle dish with additional shredded Parmesan cheese.

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