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{easy & healthier} Spaghetti and Meatballs

August 30, 2017

A quick yet delicious weeknight meal - Spaghetti and Meatballs made healthier by using a blend of lean beef/turkey and baking the meatballs instead of frying!

1½ cup breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
½ cup milk
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey (can sub all beef or all turkey, or chicken)
2 gegs
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 pack (1 lb) spaghetti
freshly grated parmesan, for serving
fresh basil leaves, for serving optional

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti to al dente. Drain and drizzle lightly with olive oil to keep spaghetti...
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Nutritions

Calories
581

Sodium
970mg
40% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
45g
90% DV

Carbs
54g
18% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 39%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 26%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 52%

Cholesterol 108mg 36%

Sodium 970mg 40%

Potassium 745mg 21%

Protein 45g 90%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 26%

Sugar 9g 18%

Vitamin A 518IU 10%

Vitamin B6 1mg 86%

Vitamin C 6mg 10%

Calcium 186mg 18%

Iron 4mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Sodium
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40% DV

Fat
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124% DV

Protein
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130% DV

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Sodium
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58% DV

Fat
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56% DV

Protein
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11% DV

Carbs
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5% DV

Fiber
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10% DV

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Polysaturated Fat 2g 17%

Monosaturated Fat 15g 98%

Cholesterol 71mg 23%

Sodium 1399mg 58%

Potassium 380mg 10%

Protein 5g 11%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 10%

Sugar 3g 7%

Vitamin A 1028IU 20%

Vitamin B6 0.75mg 37%

Vitamin C 8mg 13%

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Sodium
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Carbs
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