Name: Classic Spaghetti & Parmesan Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef; 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 egg; 1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided; 1/2 lb. spaghetti, broken in half, uncooked; 1 Tbsp. canola oil; 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained; 1 can (14.5 oz.) tomato sauce

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Heat oven to 375ºF.
Mix first 4 ingredients, 1/4 cup cheese and half the garlic just until blended; shape into 18 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs. Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15 min. or until done (160ºF).
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt. While spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add remaining garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
Add meatballs to sauce; stir to evenly coat. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Drain spaghetti; place on platter. Top with meatballs, sauce and remaining cheese.

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Note

Breaking the spaghetti in half before cooking it makes it easier for the kids to eat.

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Servings

6 servings

Healthy Living

Low fat
Low calorie
Generally Nutritious
Diabetes Center

Diet Exchange

2-1/2 Starch
1 Vegetable
2 Meat (L)
1 Fat

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	360

Total fat	9g
Saturated fat	3g
Cholesterol	75mg
Sodium	890mg
Carbohydrate	43g
Dietary fiber	3g
Sugars	7g
Protein	24g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	20 %DV
Vitamin C	10 %DV
Calcium	10 %DV
Iron	20 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.