Healthy Spaghetti And Meatballs: 2 Secret Ingredients
This delicious recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and onion sauce, perfect for serving over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. The savory aroma of the sauce fills the kitchen as the meatballs cook, and when it's all combined and topped with parmesan cheese, every bite is a taste of home-cooked comfort and satisfaction. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful meal in the company of loved ones for a truly delightful dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Two 14-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
- For the Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 6 ounces soft or silken tofu (we recommend Mori-nu brand)
- 1/2 onion, grated on large holes of box grater
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1/2 cup corn flake, bread or panko crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt (if using regular table salt, use 1/2 teaspoon)
- freshly ground black pepper
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the sauce, in a large saute pan or soup pot, add the crushed tomatoes, onion and butter. Cover and bring to a simmer.
- In the meantime, prepare the meatballs. In a large bowl, mix together all of the meatball ingredients thoroughly. Use a melon baller and your hands to form meatballs.
- Once the sauce comes to a simmer, turn the heat to low and add in the meatballs. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Discard the half-onion. Serve the sauce sauce over the pasta, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
6 servings
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