Tomato Meatballs

January 27, 2011

Tomatoes are unbelievably healthy so I’m constantly inserting them into the meals I cook for my boys. Tomato paste is fantastic because it’s super sweet, and — go figure — kids love sweet. Tomato paste is thick, concentrated tomato puree, which means concentrated nutrients!

Invite the kids into the kitchen to help with this one. My boys like shaping the meatballs…

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