Super–Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
6
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Bake a batch of these meatballs over the weekend for a quick weeknight supper the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Uncooked 93% lean ground beef
1 pound(s)
Grated Parmesan cheese
¼ oz
Egg
1 large
Italian seasoning
1½ tsp(s)
Kosher salt
1½ tsp(s)
Uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
¾ pound(s)
Bottled reduced fat pasta sauce
24 oz
Fresh basil
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Dried plain breadcrumbs
¼ tbsp(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or line with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, Italian seasoning and salt. Roll into thirty 1 1/4-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, shaking pan every 5 minutes for even browning, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3
While meatballs are baking, cook spaghetti according to package instructions and pour sauce into a large saucepan over medium-low heat to warm.
4
When ready to eat, toss meatballs with sauce and serve over spaghetti; garnish with basil. Yields about 5 meatballs and 1 cup spaghetti with sauce per serving.
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