Progresso® plain bread crumbs provide a simple addition to this hearty dinner. Enjoy tasty beef meatballs served with spaghetti – perfect if you like Greek cuisine.
Greek Meatballs with Spaghetti
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 45 min
- Ingredients 13
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 oz uncooked spaghetti
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (3 oz)
- Fresh oregano sprigs, if desired
Instructions
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Step1In medium bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 4 1/2 teaspoons of the parsley, the oregano, cinnamon, pepper and garlic until well blended. Add egg whites; mix just until combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; place on plate. Cover; refrigerate 5 minutes.
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Step2Heat oven to 375°F. In large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in oil 8 minutes, turning frequently, until browned. Drain well; wipe skillet with paper towels. Return meatballs to skillet. Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs. Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
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Step3Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Sprinkle meatballs with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with oregano sprigs.
Nutrition
486
Calories
14g
Total Fat
37g
Protein
51g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 486
- Total Fat
- 14g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 6g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 774mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 51g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 0%
- Protein
- 37g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat;Carbohydrate Choice
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