Spaghetti and Meatballs, Sautéed Peas, Lemon Sparkling Water
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
- 1/4 cup Seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 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, breadcrumbs, 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 and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160℉ / 74℃. 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 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