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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs (Food Network Kitchens)

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Ingredients:

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1 slice whole-wheat sandwich bread , ground into coarse crumbs
8 oz ground sirloin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 portobello mushroom, stem removed and chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 large egg white
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
2 tbsp olive oil
1 (28-oz) can whole peeled tomatoes in juice , crushed by hand
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 small bunch fresh basil
3 sprigs fresh thyme
8 oz whole-wheat spaghetti
parmesan , for serving, optional

Directions:

Pulse the sandwich bread in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Add the beef, 1/4 cup onion, mushroom, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley, and egg white; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; pulse again to finely chop and combine. Portion into about 20 meatballs (about 1-inch in diameter) and place on a plate.
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; add the remaining garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and broth. Tie sprigs of basil and thyme together with kitchen twine; add to the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add the meatballs and continue to simmer, without stirring, until the meatballs are partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 10 minutes more or until fully cooked.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; serve the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti.
Nutritional analysis per serving (analysis without optional Parmesan)
Calories 413; Total Fat 11g (Sat Fat 2.2g, Mono Fat 6.2g, Poly Fat 1.4g) ; Protein 24g; Carb 59g; Fiber 10g; Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 639mg
Where we saved fat: stretched out the decadence of the beef by adding a Portobello mushroom and using an egg white; we added fiber by using whole-wheat spaghetti.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	348.57 Kcal (1459 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.34g	14%
Cholesterol	44.79mg	15%
Sodium	147.57mg	6%
Potassium	442.15mg	9%
Total Carbs	47.11g	16%
Sugars	1.53g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	22.04g	44%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	48.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	173.82 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.66g	14%
Cholesterol	22.34mg	15%
Sodium	73.59mg	6%
Potassium	220.48mg	9%
Total Carbs	23.49g	16%
Sugars	0.76g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	3%
Protein	10.99g	44%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	15%
Iron	1.6mg	17%
Calcium	24.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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