Spaghetti and Meat Squares

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (26 to 28 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
  • 3 cups hot cooked spaghetti

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°. Mix all ingredients except pasta sauce and spaghetti. Press mixture evenly in ungreased rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cut into 1 1/4-inch squares.
  • 2
    Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear; drain. Separate meat squares.
  • 3
    Mix meat squares and pasta sauce in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Serve over spaghetti.

  • This recipe is a great timesaver—no need to form and fry individual meatballs. Don't forget to heat the water for the spaghetti while the meat and sauce simmer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
435
Calories from Fat
145
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
900mg
Total Carbohydrate
56g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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