Spaghetti with Meatball Marinara

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Wine Recommendation

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon

Ingredients

  • 6 oz whole wheat spaghetti
  • ¾ lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp pepper, divided
  • ¼ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ (28-oz) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Gently combine beef, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, ¼ tsp pepper, and ⅛ tsp salt; shape into 1½-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned; drain, if needed.
  3. Meanwhile, cook tomatoes, Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp pepper, ⅛ tsp salt, and garlic in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat 3 minutes.
  4. Bring to a boil; add meatballs to tomato sauce. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until meatballs are done and sauce is slightly thickened.
  5. Serve over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Calories
496
496
Fat (g) 15 15
Sat. Fat (g) 5 5
Protein (g) 36 36
Carb (g) 58 58
Fiber (g) 8 8
Sodium (mg) 537 537
T. Sugs (g) 5 5
A. Sugs (g) 0 0

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