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Spaghetti and Spicy "Meatballs"

Vegetarian meatballs? Who would have guessed?! Enjoy classic spaghetti with red sauce.

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1: package (16 ounces) uncooked spaghetti

2: cups cooked white rice

1/2: cup quick-cooking oats

1: medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/4: cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs

1/4: cup milk

1: tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

2: teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4: teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1: egg, beaten

1/2: cup wheat germ

1: tablespoon vegetable oil

2: cups spaghetti sauce

: Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

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Directions

1 Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
2 In large bowl, mix rice, oats, onion, bread crumbs, milk, basil, oregano, red pepper and egg. Shape into 12 balls. Roll balls in wheat germ.
3 In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook balls in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
4 Heat spaghetti sauce until hot. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Decrease the amount of ground red pepper for a milder version of this recipe.

These "meatballs" are rolled in a small amount of wheat germ to give them a golden brown color, bit of crunch and nutty flavor. Store wheat germ in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 565
Calories from Fat: 90),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 10%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% ),
Cholesterol: 35mg; 35%;
Sodium: 470mg; 470%;
Total Carbohydrate: 107g; 107%
(Dietary Fiber 7g 7% ),
Protein: 19g; 19%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%;
Vitamin C: 12%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 32%;

Exchanges:

6 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 3 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 4/7/2010 8:31:01 PM REPORT ABUSE Boys2Mom said:

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I really liked these! I have been starting to look for more vegetarian meals. I don't care to eat meat all the time. My 15 yr old son does, so this was a test also. He thought they were turkey meatballs. (they texture I guess)he liked them! I still haven't told him. I definately added parm cheese, salt & pepper. And also sauted the onion & garlic. TIP...use a cookie scooper to drop into the wheat germ (I mixed it with bread crumbs too) So much easier and not messy on your hands. I also used brown rice. I just hope they freeze ok.

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Posted 9/4/2009 11:01:12 AM REPORT ABUSE loncher said:

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Tried the recipe again and even better this time around. I sauteed 1/2 the onion with garlic and let cool. I also used panko italian bread crumbs instead which had a better taste. I still added parm cheese, salt and pepper to the recipe. When I had problems rolling the meatballs I sprinkled more bread crumbs on top of the mixture which made it easier to roll. I also baked them 400 for 20 min. I sprayed the pan and then the top of the meatballs, turned them after 10 minutes for even browning. This is worth trying.

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Posted 9/4/2009 11:01:12 AM REPORT ABUSE loncher said:

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Really good, I will make again. I added parm cheese to the recipe as I would with a traditional meatball recipe. I also added salt and pepper. I rolled them in a combination of oat bran, bulgar, and parm cheese.

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