Classic and Healthy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Healthy Spaghetti and Baked Meatballs: A comforting favorite made healthier with whole grain pasta and gluten-free meatballs, all smothered in a delicious, homemade marinara sauce.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 492kcal
Ingredients
MARINARA SAUCE:
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1 c. yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ t. red pepper flakes
- 1 t. dried oregano
- ½ t. sea salt
- 3 c. tomato puree not sauce
- 1 c. water
- 2 T. fresh basil or parsley chopped
MEATBALLS:
- 1 ¼ lbs. ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 egg
- 2 t. soy sauce
- ½ c. quick oats
- ¼ c. grated parmesan
- ½ t. dried oregano
- ¼ t. dried basil
- salt and pepper
PASTA:
- noodles of your choice (one pound, if using regular pasta)
Instructions
PASTA:
MARINARA SAUCE:
- Heat the oil and add the onion and a dash of salt.
- Saute for five minutes.
- Add in the garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano and salt.
- Saute 30 seconds.
- Pour in the sauce and water, stirring to combine everything.
- Simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in basil or parsley.
MEATBALLS:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 20 equal-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until no longer pink in the middle.
- Once baked, transfer them to a plate lined with a couple of paper towels to soak up any excess fat.
- Serve with pasta parsley or basil and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
PASTA:
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions, taking care to time it with the rest of the meal. I usually start the pasta first, as the heat from the marinara can warm up the noodles if they get a bit cold.
Notes
Nutrition facts are based on using 1 1/2 ounces of parmesan and one pound of whole wheat pasta. WW points: 13
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.1g | Protein: 47.3g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 615mg | Fiber: 8.6g | Sugar: 9.2g