One-Pot Thin Spaghetti and Meatballs

This family-friendly one-pot spaghetti and meatballs makes a comforting dish any night of the week.

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time25 Minutes

Servings6

Cook Time25 Minutes

Calories660

Ingredients

1 pkg (16oz) Ronzoni®Thin Spaghetti

8 oz lean ground beef

8 oz lean ground pork

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 egg, beaten

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tsp salt, divided

1 tsp pepper, divided

1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Pinch red chili flakes

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 onion, diced

1/4 cup tomato paste

4cups sodium-reduced chicken broth

1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes

1/4cup fresh basil, torn

Directions

1. Mix together beef, pork, 1/4 cup Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, fennel, oregano and chili flakes. Roll into 1-inch balls.

2. Heat oil and butter in Dutch oven or large saucepan set over medium heat; cook meatballs, in batches if needed, for 5 to 8 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to plate.

3. Cook onion for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Add meatballs and spaghetti. Reduce heat to medium-low.

4. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and meatballs are cooked through. Season with remaining salt and pepper.Stir in remaining Parmesan, and basil.

Tip:Substitute beef broth or vegetable broth for chicken broth if preferred.

Nutritional Information

25 g Fat
9 g Saturated Fat
100 mg Cholesterol
1390 mg Sodium
75 g Carbohydrate
7 g Fiber
10 g Sugars
29 g Protein

25 minutes

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

660

Calories

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Makes 6 servings

1 pkg (16oz) Ronzoni®Thin Spaghetti

Ronzoni No. 9 Thin Spaghetti Pasta, 1 lb, 16 Ounce

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8 oz lean ground beef

Prepacked 85% Lean Ground Beef Patties, 1.3 pound, 1.3 Pound

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8 oz lean ground pork

Fresh Ground Pork, 1.25 Pound

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3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided

Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz, 8 Ounce

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1/4 cup bread crumbs

Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz, 8 Ounce

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1 egg, beaten

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2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

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1 tsp salt, divided

Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 48 oz, 48 Ounce

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1 tsp pepper, divided

McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz, 3.12 Ounce

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1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

McCormick Fennel Seed, 0.85 oz, 0.85 Ounce

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1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Pinch red chili flakes

McCormick Crushed Red Pepper, 1.5 oz, 1.5 Ounce

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2 tbsp olive oil

Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz, 68 Fluid ounce

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2 tbsp butter

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1 onion, diced

Spanish Onion, 1 ct, 20 oz, 20 Ounce

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1/4 cup tomato paste

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4cups sodium-reduced chicken broth

PROGRESSO Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth, 32 oz, 32 Ounce

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1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes

Wholesome Pantry Organic Crushed Tomatoes in Purée with Basil, 28 oz, 28 Ounce

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