Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it (or just leave out the cheese).
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
Make this dish with Low-Acid Tomato Sauce.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs in the meatballs and gluten-free pasta.
"On top of old Smokey,
all covered with cheese.
I lost my poor meatball..."
-Child's rhyme
The refrigerator light goes on...
You can use bottled tomato sauce for this. I look for tomato sauce with 2 grams of fat per serving or less. Look carefully at the Nutrition Facts on the label because some jars list the serving size as 1/4 cup.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Servings: 1 | Serving size: 4 meatballs with 2 ounces pasta and 1/2 ounce cheese
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and divided by two.
This recipe also requires making Meatballs and, if you choose, Tomato Sauce (from Fresh Tomatos), Tomato Sauce (from Canned Tomatoes) or Low-Acid Tomato Sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 2 ounces per serving spaghetti noodles or gluten-free spaghetti noodles
- 4 meatballs per serving
- 1/2 cups tomato sauce per serving
- 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)
Place the water in a medium to large stockpot over high heat (depending on the amount of pasta to be cooked). When the water is boiling add the spaghetti noodles.
While the pasta is cooking place the meatballs and tomato sauce in a medium (or larger) sauce pan and heat gently over medium heat. When the sauce is hot reduce the heat to low.
When the pasta is done remove the noodles using tongs allowing them to drain. Place the noodles in the sauce with the meatballs and toss well.
Serve hot in a bowl topped with the grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 meatballs, 2 ounces pasta, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 464 | Calories from Fat 87 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 548mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrates 60g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 17% |
| Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 32g |
| Vitamin A 10% | Vitamin C 27% |
| Calcium 22% | Iron 32% |
| Vitamin K 10 mcg | Potassium 852 mg |
| Magnesium 81 mg | |