Fire-Roasted Marinara Meatballs
Baked Spaghetti Squash
Wine Recommendation
19 Crimes Red Blend
Ingredients
- 1½ lb lean ground pork
- ¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine pork, breadcrumbs, cumin, red pepper, egg, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; shape into 24 meatballs.
- Cook meatballs in hot oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning often, 4 minutes or until browned. Add broth, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until meatballs are done and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve over Baked Spaghetti Squash recipe, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (2- to 3-lb) spaghetti squash
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Halve squash; scrape out seeds. Drizzle cut sides of squash with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place, cut sides down, in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake 30 minutes or until fork-tender. Use a fork to scrape squash into spaghetti-like strands. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
220
|
122
|
342
|
| Fat (g) | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Carb (g) | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 647 | 132 | 779 |
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