VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI AND "MEATBALLS"

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Vegetarian Spaghetti and

I found this recipe at eatbetteramerica.com This is one of my favorites! I absolutely love it. I am posting the recipe as written but I use my own recipe for marinara sauce. I also use whole wheat breadcrumbs. I find that whole wheat is a little heartier. Serving size is enough for 6 people to have two meatballs each. So keep that in mind when you make this.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 35m

Yield 12 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
2 cups cooked brown rice (can use white rice instead if desired)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups pasta sauce
shredded parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • In large bowl, mix rice, oats, onion, bread crumbs, milk, basil, oregano, red pepper (if desired) and egg. Shape into 12 balls. Roll balls in wheat germ.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook balls in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Heat pasta sauce until hot. Serve sauce and "meat" balls over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 456.9, Carbohydrate 96.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10, Protein 18.5

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