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Spaghetti & Savoury Meatballs

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Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 jar (26 to 30 ounces) spaghetti sauce

8 oz uncooked spaghetti, cooked

Grated Parmesan cheese

Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg

2 Tbs finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine meatball ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in centre and juices show no pink colour.

Combine meatballs and spaghetti sauce in large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 542
Calories from Fat 298 (55%)
% Daily Value*
50%Total Fat 32g
59%Saturated Fat 11.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13.5g
51%Cholesterol 152mg
66%Sodium 1577mg
31%Potassium 1072mg
10%Total Carbohydrate 31g
18%Dietary Fiber 4.6g
Sugars 14g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
59%Protein 30g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.