Spaghetti and Meatballs
A classic Italian dish featuring tender meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served over spaghetti.
- Total time
- 50min
- 20 prep, 30 cook
- Per serving
- 887kcal
- 56 g protein
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Ingredients
- £3.04
- average cost
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe contains 887 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 56g of protein, 95g of carbohydrates, and 30g of fat, making it high in protein.
887kcal
Protein56g25% of calories
Carbs95g43% of calories
Fat30g31% of calories
- Fibre
- 6.5g
- Sugar
- 12.9g
- Saturated fat
- 9.5g
- Salt
- 1.5g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 8 done- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, half an egg (beaten), breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan (if using), half of the minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the finely chopped onion and remaining minced garlic. Sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tinned chopped tomatoes and dried oregano to the pan. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and let them simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan if desired.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs: questions
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti and Meatballs?
- This recipe takes 50 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- Is Spaghetti and Meatballs suitable for meal prep?
- Spaghetti and Meatballs is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 56g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Spaghetti and Meatballs?
- The key ingredients are White Bread, Garlic Clove, Onion. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Spaghetti and Meatballs healthy?
- This recipe contains 887 calories per serving with 56g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Spaghetti and Meatballs suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 56g of protein per serving.
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