Mozzarella Meatballs & Spaghetti Recipe

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Mozzarella Meatballs & Spaghetti
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put the beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, half the parsley, salt& pepper into a bowl.
  2. Add the egg and mix well.
  3. Cut the mozzarella cheese into 16 small cubes.
  4. Take a heaped teaspoonful of beef mixture and form it into a ball around each cube of cheese.
  5. Heat the oil in a large covered pan, add the meat balls to the pan, cover and cook until brown on all sides.
  6. Add the onion to the pan, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and juice.
  7. Bring up to a simmering point, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover pan and cook for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
  9. While the meatballs are cooking, cook the spaghetti in boiling water until done to your preference.
  10. Drain well and divide among 4 warmed plates.
  11. Divide the sauce among the plates of spaghetti and then sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 638.99 Kcal (2675 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.5g 19%
Cholesterol 117.59mg 39%
Sodium 473.91mg 20%
Potassium 706.17mg 15%
Total Carbs 79.42g 26%
Sugars 5.44g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.56g 18%
Protein 49.32g 99%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 9%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 406mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.16 Kcal (775 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.62g 19%
Cholesterol 34.07mg 39%
Sodium 137.33mg 20%
Potassium 204.63mg 15%
Total Carbs 23.01g 26%
Sugars 1.58g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 18%
Protein 14.29g 99%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 32%
Calcium 117.6mg 41%

* 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

  • 13
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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