
By Christyna Mangum
Spaghetti and Meatballs
5 steps
Cook:45min
Chef’s Notes
Try doubling the recipe (cook the meatballs and sauce in a large pot) and freeze half for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop or microwave until hot. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.
If you don’t have Italian seasoning, use 2 teaspoons each dried basil and oregano instead.
Make your own Tomato Sauce.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:06:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories367.2 kcal (18%)
Total Fat12.8 g (18%)
Carbs46.5 g (18%)
Sugars6.8 g (8%)
Protein27.1 g (54%)
Sodium344.8 mg (17%)
Fiber7.3 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings

8 ounceswhole wheat spaghetti

1onion
small

2cloves garlic

1egg
large

1 pound93% lean ground turkey
or beef

2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

1 teaspoononion powder

1 teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonground black pepper

4 teaspoonsItalian seasoning
divided

1 tablespooncanola oil

1 x 14 ouncecan crushed tomatoes no salt added

1 x 8 ouncecan tomato sauce no salt added
Materials
Instructions
Step 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a colander, rinse with cool water and drain well.
Step 2
While the spaghetti is cooking, peel onion and garlic. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg with a fork. Add turkey, flour, onion powder, garlic powder salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Mix well. With damp hands, roll about 1 Tablespoon of meat into a ball to make 20 meatballs. Set aside.
Step 4
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and add meatballs. Cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes without stirring (stirring before the meatballs “set” may break them up into the sauce).
Step 5
Gently stir and cook, partially covered, until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Serve over spaghetti.
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