Zucchini & Lentil Meatballs Arrabiata

Directions

1. Place breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and set aside. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add onion and garlic cook for 3- 5 minutes until softened, add zucchini and cook stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add this mixture to the bread and milk with remaining zucchini & lentil meatball ingredients and mix well to combine. Season with McCormick Sea Salt and Black Pepper. Roll tablespoonful of mixture into balls.
2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the frying pan and over medium heat brown balls all over, (in batches if necessary) remove balls from pan and reserve pan, setting balls aside and keeping warm while the sauce and pasta is cooked.
3. Cook pasta as per packet directions, drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) of the cooking liquid.
4. Using the reserved pan, add tomatoes, sugar, remaining oil and salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir through reserved cooking liquid and basil, add zucchini & lentil meatballs and pasta, toss gently to combine and serve with additional parmesan cheese.