ITALIAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

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I made a similar recipe with ground beef and decided to try the same ingredients with Italian sausage. It was a big hit with my family and coworkers.-Patricia McMeeken, Goose Creek, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, pesto and egg. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Return meatballs to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat through. Serve with spaghetti and , if desired, additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.