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Spaghetti with Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb ground lean beef (7% or less fat)
2 cups finely chopped onions (3/4 lb.)
1 large egg white
3 tbsp fine dried bread crumbs
1 tbsp minced garlic
about 1/2 tsp salt
about 1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (28 oz.) tomato puree
1/3 cup dry red wine (see notes )
1/3 cup fat-skimmed beef broth
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp sugar
3/4 lb dried spaghetti
about 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions:

In a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil.
In a bowl, mix beef, 1/2 cup onions, egg white, bread crumbs, 1/2 tablespoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 12 equal balls (about 1 3/4 in. each).
Place meatballs in a single layer, without crowding, in an 11- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat; turn as needed to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total per batch. As meatballs are browned, transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Add remaining 1 1/2 cups onions and 1/2 tablespoon garlic to frying pan; stir often until onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato purée, wine, broth, basil, and sugar; stir until boiling.
Add browned meatballs to sauce; when sauce boils, cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are no longer pink in the center (cut to test), 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until barely tender to bite, 7 to 9 minutes; drain well.
Mound spaghetti in a wide bowl. Pour meatballs and sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and parsley; serve with salt, pepper, and additional cheese to add to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2304.1 Kcal (9647 kJ)
Calories from fat	324.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.09g	56%
Cholesterol	295.56mg	99%
Sodium	2055.53mg	86%
Potassium	3262.17mg	69%
Total Carbs	312.54g	104%
Sugars	30.38g	122%
Dietary Fiber	19.39g	78%
Protein	158.23g	316%
Vitamin C	39.6mg	66%
Iron	21.8mg	121%
Calcium	536.8mg	54%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.5 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7g	56%
Cholesterol	22.13mg	99%
Sodium	153.89mg	86%
Potassium	244.23mg	69%
Total Carbs	23.4g	104%
Sugars	2.27g	122%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	78%
Protein	11.85g	316%
Vitamin C	3mg	66%
Iron	1.6mg	121%
Calcium	40.2mg	54%

* 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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