NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces Lean Ground Beef (85% lean)

1/8 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs

1/2 Egg (beaten)

1/4 cup diced Onion

1 clove Garlic (minced)

1 cup Whole Wheat Spaghetti (cooked)

1/2 cup Crushed Tomatoes

1 tsp Olive Oil

2 tbsp Fresh Basil

1 tbsp Fresh Oregano

Salt & Black Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  In a bowl, combine the lean ground beef, whole wheat breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

• 3

  Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep the meatballs tender.

• 4

  Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter (yielding roughly 4 meatballs).

• 5

  Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

• 6

  While the meatballs are baking, bring a pot of water to a simmer and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.

• 7

  For the marinara, combine the crushed tomatoes with olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and oregano in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.

• 8

  Plate the spaghetti, top with the baked meatballs, and generously spoon the fresh herb marinara over the top.

• 9

  Garnish with extra basil if desired, and serve warm.