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Spaghetti and Spicy "Meatballs"
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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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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 eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:6 servings

1package (16 oz) uncooked spaghetti
2cups cooked brown or white rice
1/2cup quick-cooking oats
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
1/4cup milk
1tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1egg, beaten
1/2cup wheat germ
1tablespoon vegetable oil
2cups 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 20% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 8%; Iron 30Exchanges: 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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