This is one of those recipes that my whole family absolutely loves. Let’s face it…meatballs are a crowd pleaser. My youngest daughter even likes cold leftover meatballs in her lunch on occasion. It's an easy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Who doesn't love a good whole-wheat spaghetti and meatball recipe?
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These would also be good on toothpicks as an appetizer at a party or a tailgate, or you could mix them together with some warm noodles and sauce like the picture. You could also double the recipe and freeze the leftover meatballs (when they are either raw or cooked) for a quick meal on a busy day. If you prefer chicken, try these homemade Chicken Meatballs!
No matter what you decide to do I promise you will not be disappointed. This recipe has been one of our family’s favorite “go-to” meals for years! With your leftovers, make this Fried Spaghetti!
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti and Meatballs
This is one of those recipes that my whole family absolutely loves. Let’s face it…meatballs are a crowd pleaser. My youngest daughter even likes cold leftover meatballs in her lunch on occasion. It's an easy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Who doesn't love a good whole-wheat spaghetti and meatball recipe?
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole-wheat spaghetti
- pasta sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ⅓ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup carrot (in bits (you can grind the carrot in a food processor, grate then dice them, or mince them))
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- crushed red pepper (to taste)
- olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Boil pasta noodles according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix together ground beef and next 10 ingredients (find a recipe for breadcrumbs here - Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs). I find it easiest to use my hands.
- Generously grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Roll the beef mixture into meatballs the size of golf balls. Place them in rows onto the greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 9 – 11 minutes or until brown all the way through.
- Serve meatballs on top of cooked noodles and warm pasta sauce. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti and Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 775
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 559mg24%
Potassium 636mg18%
Carbohydrates 95g32%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 2805IU56%
Vitamin C 3.5mg4%
Calcium 182mg18%
Iron 7.5mg42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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