Spaghetti, Spinach, & Meatballs

30 min

4 servings

A home-style, Italian classic with mass appeal flavours of herb and garlic to round out this comfort food—no chopping or dicing required! Spinach is rich in healthy vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins C and E, iron, potassium and magnesium! Check out the recipe tip below to see how you can cook meatballs in a fraction of the time in an Epicure Steamer!

Ingredients

  • 3⁄4 lb (340 g) lean ground beef, chicken, or pork
  • 2 tbsp Herb & Garlic Dip Mix or Pizza Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 3⁄4 lb (340 g) dry spaghetti noodles
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce, prepared
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • Parmesan cheese curls, optional

Preparation

  1. For meatballs, preheat oven to 450° F. Line a Sheet Pan with a Sheet Pan Liner.
  2. In bowl, combine meat with dip mix. To prevent sticking, moisten hands with water and form mixture into balls. Use about 2 tbsp mixture per meatball.
  3. Place on pan; bake for 10 min. Reduce heat to 350° F and continue baking until firm, 8–10 more min.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Heat sauce in a large frying pan. Add drained pasta and half the spinach. Stir to coat noodles and wilt spinach, 1–2 min.
  5. Spoon into bowls; top with meatballs, remaining spinach and cheese, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 510, Fat 9 g (Saturated 3 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 78 g (Fiber 8 g, Sugars 7 g), Protein 29 g.

Tips

Make skinny Parmesan curls using the 4-in-1 Mandoline or a Y Peeler.

Slash cooking time with the Round or Multipurpose Steamer! After rolling, arrange meatballs in the steamer, cover, and microwave on high for 4 minutes, or until cooked. Meatballs prepared in the microwave are best eaten the same day.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

This is a perfectly balanced plate.