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Spaghetti with Meatballs: Delicious, high-protein, perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
For 4 portions:
- 500 gr lean ground beef
- Spices to taste (salt, garlic, Italian herbs, pepper)
- 500 g tomato sauce, without added sugar, I recommend Heinz
- 320 gr pasta (fusilli or penne, I use spaghetti Liguori)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
Tools Needed
- 1 pot (for cooking the pasta)
- 1 large pan (35 cm or larger)
- Cutting board or Kitchen Robot
- 4 Meal Prep Boxes, I use these
Procedure
- Prepare the meatballs: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, garlic, Italian herbs, and pepper. Shape the mixture into small to medium meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs: Heat oil in a pan on over medium to high heat. Add the onion, sauté for about 5 minutes, until brown. Add the meatballs, allow them to cook , occasionally shaking the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Add the tomato sauce: Add the tomato sauce to the pan and let the meatballs cook in the sauce for about 15 minutes over low to medium heat.
- Cook the pasta: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta.
- Combine Everything: Once the meatballs are cooked, add the pasta to the pan and mix gently over low heat. Serve hot or divide into 4 meal prep containers.
Calories and Macros of the Spaghetti with Meatballs
Calories and Macros (per serving):
- Calories: 556
- Carbs: 63,6 g(47%)
- Fat: 18g (30%)
- Protein: 32.3 g (24%)
Make it Keto
To make it keto, you just need to:
- Switch the regular pasta with a keto-friendly pasta
Read also:
Keto pasta in the Netherlands
Storing tips
Store for up to 5 days in the fridge, preferably in an airtight container.
Reheat tips
To prevent the pasta from drying out add a splash of milk, cream, or broth to the pasta before heating up.
Stovetop: Warm it in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Microwave: Place a damp paper towel over the container to trap steam. Microwave in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring each time, until it’s warm.
Oven: Place the pasta in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and warm at 175°C for 10-15 minutes.
Read also:
Lean Chicken Lasagna High Protein
Chicken Protein Wraps
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta | High Protein Meal Prep
Enjoy your meal prep!
Hi, I’m Simona! After experiencing the restrictions of keto, I’m now enjoying a balanced diet that brings freedom and happiness to my eating habits.
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