Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
Photography by Jodi Pudge
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 849 |
| pro | 46 g |
| total fat | 25 g |
| sat. fat | 9 g |
| carb | 111 g |
| fibre | 10 g |
| chol | 120 mg |
| sodium | 1,024 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 20 |
| iron | 72 |
| vit A | 21 |
| vit C | 40 |
| folate | 128 |
Try swapping your usual pasta for one of the whole wheat variety to increase your fibre intake.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 lb spaghetti, cooked
- Meatballs:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated onions
- 1 large clove of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Preparation
Meatballs: In bowl, beat egg; mix in onion, garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix in beef; shape into 16 balls. Bake on foil-lined baking sheet in 400°F (200°C) oven until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, oregano, hot pepper flakes and salt, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook on low until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 hours. Stir in parsley. Serve with spaghetti.
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Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, oregano, hot pepper flakes and salt, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook on low until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 hours. Stir in parsley. Serve with spaghetti.
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Source : Canadian Living Magazine: January 2009
- Keywords : Main Course; Bake; Slow-Cook/Crockpot; Ground beef; Tomatoes; Pasta; Parmesan;
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