Spaghetti & Savory Meatballs
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, minced
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 center and juices show no pink color.
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