Spicy Parmesan Meatballs With Spaghetti

Name: Spicy Parmesan Meatballs With Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 mL) FIBRE 1* Original cereal, finely crushed; 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef; 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 tsp (3 mL) Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder; 1 can (213 mL) tomato sauce; 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped green pepper; 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped onion; 1 can (14 fl oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes; 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) cayenne pepper; 6 oz (170 g) uncooked whole wheat spaghetti; Additional grated Parmesan cheese; Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Prep 20 min
Total 43 min
Servings 4

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Who knew pasta could be so good for you? Make meatballs with high-fibre cereal, and serve them over delicious whole wheat pasta.

Aug 26, 2009

Ingredients

3/4 cup (175 mL) FIBRE 1* Original cereal, finely crushed
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp (3 mL) Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder
1 can (213 mL) tomato sauce
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped green pepper
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped onion
1 can (14 fl oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes
1/8 tsp (.5 mL) cayenne pepper
6 oz (170 g) uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1

In large bowl, mix crushed cereal, ground beef, 1/4 cup (50 mL) cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the tomato sauce until well blended. Shape into sixteen 11/2-inch (3.5 cm) meatballs.
2

Spray large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Drain if necessary. Add green pepper and onions and cook on medium heat 2 minutes.
3

Add remaining tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and cayenne pepper to meatballs; turn meatballs to coat. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring sauce and turning meatballs occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in centre.
4

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs over pasta. Top each serving with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.