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Spaghetti and Spicy "Meatballs"
Vegetarian meatballs? Savor them in a classic spaghetti with red sauce that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. From
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Prep Time:
25 min
Start to Finish:
25 min
makes:
6 servings
1
package (16 oz) uncooked spaghetti
2
cups cooked white rice
1/2
cup quick-cooking oats
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4
cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
1/4
cup milk
1
tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2
teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4
teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1
egg, beaten
1/2
cup wheat germ
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
2
cups tomato pasta sauce
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
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. Roll balls in wheat germ.
3.
In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook balls in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
4.
Heat pasta sauce until hot. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving:
Calories
580
(
Calories from Fat
90
);
Total Fat
9
g (
Saturated Fat
1 1/2
g,
Trans Fat
0
g);
Cholesterol
35
mg;
Sodium
970
mg;
Total Carbohydrate
106
g (
Dietary Fiber
8
g,
Sugars
11
g);
Protein
18
g
Percent Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10
%;
Vitamin C
8
%;
Calcium
8
%;
Iron
30
%
Exchanges:
6
Starch
;
1
Other Carbohydrate
;
0
Vegetable
;
1
Fat
Carbohydrate Choices:
7
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings
1 tsp Fats & Oils, 5 oz-equivalents Grains, 1/2 c Vegetables
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