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SPAGHETTI AND SPICY RICE BALLS



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Pan-fried rice and oat balls offer the perfect vegetarian twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spaghetti
2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups spaghetti 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 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 spaghetti sauce until hot. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

SPAGHETTI AND SPICY RICE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Cook spaghetti as directed on package.2. While spaghetti is cooking, mix rice, oats, onion, bread crumbs, milk, basil, oregano, red pepper and egg. Shape mixture into 12 balls. Roll balls in wheat germ.3. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook balls in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until light golden brown.4. Drain spaghetti. Heat spaghetti sauce until hot. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 565 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 470mg Carbohydrate 107g (Dietary Fiber 7g) Protein 19g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 12% Calcium 8% Iron 32% DIET EXCHANGES: 6 Starch 3 VegetableFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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