Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp beaten egg
1 tbsp chopped celery leaves
2-1/2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 lb ground turkey or beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 slice sandwich bread, toasted and crumbled
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
4 oz cooked vermicelli
additional grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the egg, celery leaves and cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil in batches; drain.
In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, bread, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt; add meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve with vermicelli; sprinkle with additional cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	486.35 Kcal (2036 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.96g	25%
Cholesterol	140.01mg	47%
Sodium	363.62mg	15%
Potassium	776.83mg	17%
Total Carbs	57.42g	19%
Sugars	15.99g	64%
Dietary Fiber	4.35g	17%
Protein	29.83g	60%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	21%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	100.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.19 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.14g	25%
Cholesterol	53.89mg	47%
Sodium	139.95mg	15%
Potassium	298.99mg	17%
Total Carbs	22.1g	19%
Sugars	6.16g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	17%
Protein	11.48g	60%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	21%
Iron	1.5mg	22%
Calcium	38.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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