Recipes · Italian · Kids' Meals
Spaghetti with Meatballs
One serving has 717 kcal and 42 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of cobalamin (128%), selenium (120%), zinc (101%), niacin (81%), thiamin (70%) and manganese (69%). Ready in 35 minutes.
- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 20 min
- Makes: 1 serving (363 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Non-Vegetarian, Mediterranean
- Contains: beef, dairy, egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 80 g Beef, ground
- 20 g Beef, ground
- 15 g Bread, crumbs, dry, grated, plain
- 10 g Milk, whole
- 20 g Egg, whole, raw
- 1 g Salt, table
- 1 g Spices, pepper, black
- 1 g Spices, oregano, dried
- 0.5 g Spices, garlic powder
- 100 g Tomatoes, crushed, canned
- 10 g Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added
- 10 g Olive oil
- 20 g Onions, raw
- 5 g Garlic, raw
- 1 g Salt, table
- 1 g Spices, pepper, black
- 5 g Basil, fresh
- 1 g Sugar, NFS
- 50 g Pasta, dry, enriched
- 1 g Salt, table
- 5 g Cheese, parmesan, hard
- 5 g Basil, fresh
Method
- Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Mix until well incorporated. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 3cm in diameter.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides until they are well-sealed (about 6-8 minutes). They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage as they will cook further in the sauce. Set aside.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: In the same pan, add a little more olive oil and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, then add the meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions (usually around 8-10 minutes for al dente). Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the cooked spaghetti on a plate. Spoon over the meatballs and sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 717 kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | |
| Water | 217 mL | |
| Fiber | 6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 41.7 g | 87% |
| Tryptophan | 0.16 g | |
| Threonine | 0.43 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | |
| Leucine | 0.93 g | |
| Lysine | 0.47 g | |
| Methionine | 0.18 g | |
| Cystine | 0.21 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.34 g | |
| Valine | 0.59 g | |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | |
| Fat | 32.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 15.8 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.6 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 2.3 g | |
| Saturated | 10 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.57 mg | 63% |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 97 mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 455 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 65.8 µg | 120% |
| Sodium | 1,937 mg | |
| Zinc | 8.1 mg | 101% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.77 mg | 70% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.64 mg | 58% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 11.3 mg | 81% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.73 mg | 15% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.76 mg | 58% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 187 µg | 47% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 3.1 µg | 128% |
| Choline | 179 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 93.9 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14.1 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.95 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4.2 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 62.3 µg | 69% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
4 kg CO2e a serving: higher than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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