Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls

Health score
24%
Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls
25 min.
6
511kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta night with a delightful twist? Introducing Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls, a dish that combines the comforting familiarity of spaghetti with the exciting crunch of homemade rice balls. This recipe is perfect for those who crave a hearty meal that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Imagine perfectly cooked spaghetti, drizzled with a rich, savory sauce, paired with golden-brown rice balls that are bursting with aromatic herbs and a hint of spice. The combination of textures—from the tender pasta to the crispy rice balls—creates a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Plus, this dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.

With a balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, this meal is as nutritious as it is tasty. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or a side dish, Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s both comforting and exciting. Your dinner table is about to become the highlight of the evening!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta like spaghetti uncooked
  • cups rice white cooked
  • 0.5 cup oats 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs plain
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • tablespoon basil dried fresh chopped
  • teaspoons oregano dried fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup wheat germ 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • cups pasta sauce 
  • serving parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  2. In large bowl, mix rice, oats, onion, bread crumbs, milk, basil, oregano, red pepper and egg. Shape into 12 balls.
  3. Roll balls in wheat germ.
  4. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook balls in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
  5. Heat spaghetti sauce until hot.
  6. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories511kcal
Protein15.14%
Fat13.74%
Carbs71.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65
Glycemic Load
43.13
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.200434938721%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:511.02kcal
25.55%
Fat:7.83g
12.05%
Saturated Fat:2.19g
13.69%
Carbohydrates:91.19g
30.4%
Net Carbohydrates:84.45g
30.71%
Sugar:6.5g
7.22%
Cholesterol:31.9mg
10.63%
Sodium:522.06mg
22.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.41g
38.83%
Manganese:2.76mg
137.84%
Selenium:66.93µg
95.62%
Phosphorus:373.05mg
37.31%
Magnesium:114.02mg
28.5%
Fiber:6.74g
26.97%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.15%
Copper:0.49mg
24.61%
Iron:4.05mg
22.51%
Zinc:3.33mg
22.18%
Vitamin K:22.88µg
21.79%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.52%
Potassium:625.11mg
17.86%
Vitamin B3:3.43mg
17.14%
Folate:66.51µg
16.63%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.26%
Calcium:152.31mg
15.23%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.74%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.2%
Vitamin A:499.98IU
10%
Vitamin C:6.79mg
8.23%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.27%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%