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Cheesy Spaghetti & Meatballs

Cheesy Spaghetti & Meatballs

Servings: 4
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

PASTA:

  • ½ box whole grain spaghetti pasta or substitute for homemade

SAUCE:

  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 gloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

MEATBALLS:

  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey, chicken or beef
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 egg or egg substitute, beaten
  • ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup GO VEGGIE Lactose Free or Vegan Grated Parmesan Topping

Instructions
 

PASTA:

  • Prepare spaghetti according to box instructions or follow your own recipe for homemade pasta.

SAUCE:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion and cook until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook, uncovered until thickened for about 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

MEATBALLS:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Mix all the ingredients and shape into 30 meatballs approximately 1" across and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook the meatballs for 30 minutes or until cooked through and nicely browned on the outside

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