Spaghetti and Meatballs

Health score
21%
Spaghetti and Meatballs
45 min.
8
415kcal

Suggestions


Imagine a dish that brings the warmth of home and the joy of family gatherings right to your table: Spaghetti and Meatballs. This classic Italian-American favorite is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and traditions. Whether for a cozy dinner or a larger lunch gathering, this recipe serves up to eight people, making it perfect for sharing with loved ones.

With tender meatballs made from a delectable combination of ground sirloin and sweet turkey Italian sausage, all perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs, each bite is a savory delight. The rich and hearty sauce, simmered to perfection with whole peeled tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a hint of broth, elevates the dish to comfort food status. And let's not forget the al dente spaghetti, which acts as the ideal vessel to soak up all that delicious sauce.

This recipe not only tantalizes the taste buds but also nourishes the soul, with a caloric breakdown that is as balanced as it is satisfying. It’s a dish that pairs beautifully with a good white wine, enhancing the fresh herb flavors while complementing the rich tomato sauce. So gather your family and friends, roll up your sleeves, and bring the bustling warmth of an Italian kitchen to your own home. With just 45 minutes of preparation, Spaghetti and Meatballs promises to be a delightful addition to your mealtime repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 56 ounce canned tomatoes whole peeled undrained chopped canned
  • pound spaghetti hot cooked
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons egg substitute 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • pound ground sirloin 
  • ounce ground sausage sweet italian
  • 14 ounce beef broth canned
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • ounces parmesan fresh grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons tomato paste 
  • ounce sandwich bread white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • broiler
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add 1 cup onion; saut for 3 minutes.
  3. Add 3 garlic cloves, and saut 1 minute.
  4. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and broth. Cook 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. Reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Preheat broiler.
  6. To prepare meatballs, place bread in a food processor, and process until fine crumbs measure 1/2 cup.
  7. Combine the breadcrumbs, sausage, 1/2 cup onion, and next 8 ingredients (through sirloin) in a bowl. With wet hands, shape sirloin mixture into 32 meatballs.
  8. Place meatballs on a broiler pan. Broil 15 minutes or until done.
  9. Add meatballs to sauce; simmer 15 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup parsley and 1/3 cup basil.
  11. Serve over spaghetti.
  12. Sprinkle with cheese; garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
  13. Wine note: Spaghetti and Meatballs is terrific with red or white wine as long as the wine has good acidity to mirror that of the tomatoes and act as a counterpoint to the meatballs. Because our recipe has fresh herbs, I prefer white wine with the dish--in particular, an herbal dry white from southern Italy such as Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo 2004 ($22). -Karen MacNeil

Nutrition Facts

Calories415kcal
Protein24.08%
Fat44.92%
Carbs31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.91
Glycemic Load
10.48
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.182608816935%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
12.14mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.93mg
Quercetin
7.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:415.26kcal
20.76%
Fat:20.84g
32.06%
Saturated Fat:8.07g
50.45%
Carbohydrates:32.36g
10.79%
Net Carbohydrates:28.32g
10.3%
Sugar:7.22g
8.02%
Cholesterol:88.17mg
29.39%
Sodium:876.24mg
38.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.13g
50.27%
Vitamin K:103.86µg
98.91%
Selenium:37.79µg
53.98%
Vitamin C:30.38mg
36.83%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.49%
Phosphorus:295.16mg
29.52%
Iron:5.14mg
28.57%
Vitamin B3:5.65mg
28.25%
Zinc:4.13mg
27.52%
Vitamin B12:1.64µg
27.38%
Potassium:891.72mg
25.48%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.03%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.58%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.77%
Calcium:198.77mg
19.88%
Vitamin A:919.37IU
18.39%
Fiber:4.03g
16.13%
Copper:0.31mg
15.61%
Magnesium:60.45mg
15.11%
Vitamin E:1.98mg
13.18%
Folate:49.01µg
12.25%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.47%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.87%
Source:My Recipes