Meatballs and Twisters

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked rainbow rotelle (spiral) pasta (8 ounces)
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper and garlic. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Cook meatballs in skillet over medium-high heat until brown on all sides.
  • 3
    Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook about 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center. Serve over pasta.

  • For 4 grams of fat and 410 calories per serving, substitute ground turkey breast for the ground beef.
  • New flavors of rotelle pasta are on the market! Try roasted bell pepper or roasted garlic for an interesting twist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
1400mg
Total Carbohydrate
73g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
34%
34%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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