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Everyone needs a great spaghetti and meatball recipe. I love the flavor and simplicity of this dish. Try to use whole wheat spaghetti for the extra nutrients it offers.
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 3 cups tomato sauce (or store-bought spaghetti sauce)
- 1/2 lb spaghetti noodles
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
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- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil lightly coated with cooking spray.
- To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, barbecue sauce, egg, garlic and dried basil. Form into about thirty 1-inch-round meatballs. Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time.
- Place the tomato sauce in a large saucepan and add the cooked meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions. Drain and serve immediately, with the meatballs and sauce spooned over the spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil.
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Nutritional Analysis per Serving
| Calories |
482 |
| Protein |
39 g |
| Fat |
9.2 g |
| Saturated Fat |
3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates |
64. g |
| Cholesterol |
119 mg |
| Sodium |
510 mg |
| Fiber |
9.9 g |
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Make Ahead: Prepare the meatballs up to a day in advance.
Serves 4
Nutrition Watch: 4 oz of extra-lean (95%) ground beef contains about 185 calories, 6.7 g of fat and 30 g of protein, whereas lean ground beef (85%) contains about 300 calories, 18 g of fat and 27 g of protein. The leaner the meat, the fewer the calories and fat it has, but the protein content stays relatively the same. Opt for extra-lean ground beef.
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