Super–Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

By Hoochsmom

10 PointsPlus Value -Bake a batch of these meatballs over the weekend for a quick weeknight supper the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) uncooked 93% lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup(s) dried plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg(s)
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 pound(s) uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
• 24 oz bottled reduced-fat pasta sauce
• 1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, chopped

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or line with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.


In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, Italian seasoning and salt. Roll into thirty 1 1/4-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, shaking pan every 5 minutes for even browning, about 10 to 15 minutes.


While meatballs are baking, cook spaghetti according to package instructions and pour sauce into a large saucepan over medium-low heat to warm.


When ready to eat, toss meatballs with sauce and serve over spaghetti; garnish with basil. Yields about 5 meatballs and 1 cup spaghetti with sauce per serving.

Notes
These meatballs freeze well and also make great sub sandwiches.