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Classic Beef Meatballs

Classic Beef Meatballs

with Spaghetti and Parmesan
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Calories
860 kcal
Protein
45g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Barley
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Mustard
  • Milk
  • Tree nuts
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Sesame
  • Crustaceans
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Triticale
  • Peanuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Ground Beef

170 g

Spaghetti

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Gluten)

1 unit(s)

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

2 tbsp

Tomato Sauce Base

(May contain traces of: Gluten, Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Sesame, Crustaceans, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat)

1 tbsp

Italian Seasoning

(May contain traces of: Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat, Triticale, Peanuts)

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

4 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Milk, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Barley May contain traces of: Mustard, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Crustaceans, Sulphites, Soy, Triticale, Peanuts)

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

(May contain traces of: Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat, Triticale, Peanuts)

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.38 tsp

Salt*

Calories860 kcal
Fat35 g
Saturated Fat17 g
Carbohydrate94 g
Sugar16 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein45 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium2020 mg
Trans Fat1.5 g
Potassium1600 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron8.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Strainer
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Roughly chop spinach.
Cook spaghetti
2
  • Add spaghetti to the boiling water.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain and return spaghetti to the same pot, off heat.
Make and roast meatballs
3
  • Meanwhile, add beef, breadcrumbs, half the Italian Seasoning, half the Parmesan and half the garlic salt to a large bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. 
  • Roll mixture into 8 (16) equal-sized meatballs. 
  • Arrange meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in the middle of the oven, turning halfway through, until golden-brown and cooked through, 10-12 min.**
Start sauce
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter, then onions. Cook, stirring often, until onions soften, 2 min.
Finish sauce
5
  • Add tomato sauce base, broth concentrate, crushed tomatoes, remaining Italian Seasoning, remaining garlic salt and reserved pasta water. Season with pepper, then stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly 3-4 min.
  • Add meatballs and spinach to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until spinach wilts, 1 min. 
Finish and serve
6
  • Add sauce and meatballs to the large pot with spaghetti. Toss to coat.
  • Divide beef meatball pasta between bowls.
  • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
7

If you've opted to get beef, prep and cook it in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook the turkey.**