Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti Recipe

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Mozzarella Meatballs and Spaghetti
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Directions:

  1. For the meatballs:.
  2. Mix the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, garlic, seasoning, parsley and oregano.
  3. Mix well with damp hands and make 10-12 balls.
  4. Cut the mozzarella into 10-12 chunks.
  5. Flatten each meatball and press a piece of mozarella into the centre. Gather the meat around it and pinch to make sure it is sealed.
  6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry for around 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  7. For the sauce:.
  8. Fry the onion in the pan juices until softened.
  9. Add the tomato paste, orange juice, stock and vinegar.
  10. Bring to the boil, then using a hand blender, puree the sauce a little.
  11. Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer for 25 minutes until cooked through.
  12. Just before serving add the olives. Serve with spaghetti.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 441.95 Kcal (1850 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.28g 44%
Cholesterol 74.12mg 25%
Sodium 1187.94mg 49%
Potassium 769.29mg 16%
Total Carbs 16.3g 5%
Sugars 8.34g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 31.22g 62%
Vitamin C 98.5mg 164%
Iron 18.7mg 104%
Calcium 285.7mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.47 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.71g 44%
Cholesterol 20.2mg 25%
Sodium 323.82mg 49%
Potassium 209.7mg 16%
Total Carbs 4.44g 5%
Sugars 2.27g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 14%
Protein 8.51g 62%
Vitamin C 26.8mg 164%
Iron 5.1mg 104%
Calcium 77.9mg 29%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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