SAUCY MEATBALLS 
1 lb. lean ground beef
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. flour
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3-1/2 c. Heinz 57 sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Hot buttered noodles

Combine first 5 ingredients. Shape into 20 meatballs using a rounded tablespoon for each. Brown well in shortening. Drain excess fat. Sprinkle flour over meatballs; stir gently to coat meatballs.

Combine tomatoes, Heinz 57 sauce, sugar and salt; pour over meatballs. Simmer uncovered 25 minutes or until sauce is desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs and sauce over noodles. Makes 5 servings (about 3 cups sauce).

 

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