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Spaghetti and Spicy "Meatballs"

Way to Go Wheat Germ

Wheat germ contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps the body form red blood cells and a healthy circulatory system.

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Vegetarian meatballs? Savor them in a classic spaghetti with red sauce that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:25 min

Start to Finish:25 min

makes:6 servings

1	package (16 oz) uncooked spaghetti
2	cups cooked brown or 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 610 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 750mg; Total Carbohydrate 108g (Dietary Fiber 9g, Sugars 12g); Protein 20g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 8%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 6 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 7 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 5 oz-equivalents Grains, 1/2 c Vegetables
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Tried the recipe again and even better this time around. I sauteed 1/2 the onion with garlic and let cool. I also used panko italian bread crumbs instead which had a better taste. I still added parm cheese, salt and pepper to the recipe. When I had problems rolling the meatballs I sprinkled more bread crumbs on top of the mixture which made it easier to roll. I also baked them 400 for 20 min. I sprayed the pan and then the top of the meatballs, turned them after 10 minutes for even browning. This is worth trying.
Posted at 9:28 AM on October 1 2009 by lon-cher