Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 756kcal

Ingredients

Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • 2 TBSP Fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 oz Spaghetti whole wheat
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil

Peas

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups Green peas

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 slices Lemon
  • Ice cubes optional
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed above.
  • Make the Meatballs In a bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, parsley, egg, parmesan, salt and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and form into small meatballs.
  • In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides. Once browned, add in the crushed tomatoes. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water if desired.
  • Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Saute the green peas about 2–3 minutes until hot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Combine sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs with extra parmesan cheese optional alongside sautéed peas and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 1444mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2001IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 8mg

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 756 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Spaghetti and Meatballs

  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • 2 TBSP Fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 oz Spaghetti whole wheat
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil

Peas

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups Green peas

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 slices Lemon
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed above.
  • Make the Meatballs In a bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, parsley, egg, parmesan, salt and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and form into small meatballs.
  • In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides. Once browned, add in the crushed tomatoes. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water if desired.
  • Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Saute the green peas about 2–3 minutes until hot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Combine sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve the spaghetti topped with meatballs with extra parmesan cheese optional alongside sautéed peas and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 756kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 1444mgFiber: 14gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2001IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 8mg
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