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Classic Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs   From FoodFit FoodFit Original Recipes use seasonal ingredients to create dishes that are healthy, delicious and easy to make. Our chef follows FoodFit's nutrition standards for recipes that are lower in fat, but full of flavor!

Ingredients

1	slice	white bread, crust removed
1/3	cup	low-fat milk
1	pound	lean ground beef sirloin
1	tablespoon	finely chopped onion
1	tablespoon	chopped fresh parsley
1	-	egg
3	tablespoons	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-	pinch	freshly grated nutmeg
1/2	teaspoon	salt
-	-	freshly ground black pepper
1	cup	dry, unseasoned bread crumbs
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil, or as needed
1	cup	canned Italian tomatoes, cut up, with their juice
2	cups	tomato sauce
1	pound	spaghetti

Preparation

- Estimated cooking time: 65 minutes -

1	Place the bread in a heatproof bowl. Heat the milk in the microwave and pour it over the bread. Mash the bread with a fork and let cool.
2	In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, parsley, egg, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper and bread mixture. Mix everything gently (so that it does not compact) and thoroughly.
3	Gently shape the mixture into small round balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll the meatballs in the bread crumbs.
4	Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a skillet large enough to accomodate all of the meatballs in a single layer. Carefully add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides.
5	Drain any excess fat from the pan. Turn the heat to medium and add the Italian tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Turn the meatballs to be sure that they are not sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Cover the skillet and cook until the tomatoes have thickened, about 25 minutes.
6	(The meatballs can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for several weeks.)
7	Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and heat with the meatballs.
8	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until it is al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss the spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs. Place the spaghetti in a large warm serving platter and arrange the meatballs on top. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis
Number of Servings: 8

Per Serving Calories 459 Carbohydrate 55 g Fat 14 g Fiber 3 g Protein 29 g Saturated Fat 4 g Sodium 414 mg

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