SPICY PARMESAN MEATBALLS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

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Want to eat healthier? Make meatballs with high-fiber cereal, and serve them over delicious whole wheat pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup Fiber Oneā„¢ original bran cereal
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 oz uncooked whole wheat angel hair (capellini) pasta
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
  • In large bowl, mix crushed cereal, ground beef, 1/4 cup cheese, the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce until well blended. Shape into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
  • Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Drain if necessary.
  • Add remaining tomato sauce, the tomatoes and red pepper to meatballs; turn meatballs to coat. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring sauce and turning meatballs occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs over pasta. Top each serving with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Michaela Brown
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. The angel hair pasta was a nice touch, and the overall dish was very flavorful.


Ashad Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Banky Kel
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly delicious. The Parmesan cheese helped to tone down the heat, and the angel hair pasta was a great way to soak up all the sauce.


Imtiaz Safi
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These meatballs were perfect! They were moist and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. The angel hair pasta was a great way to soak up all the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mir Khan
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I'm not a fan of angel hair pasta, but I still enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were moist and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again, but with a different type of pasta.


Shafin Zehan
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. The angel hair pasta was a nice touch, and the overall dish was very flavorful.


david Maina
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I love spicy food, and these meatballs did not disappoint. The Parmesan cheese helped to balance out the heat, and the angel hair pasta was a great way to soak up all the sauce.


Nepali Resham
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These meatballs were very easy to make and they turned out great. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jennifer Asu
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I'm not a big fan of Parmesan cheese, but I still enjoyed these meatballs. The spice level was perfect, and the angel hair pasta was a great way to soak up all the sauce.


inza rashid
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. The angel hair pasta was a nice touch, and the overall dish was very flavorful.


Eshan Chowdhury
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were moist and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ilyaas Sujaac
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Henry Kiyingi
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but these meatballs were surprisingly delicious. The Parmesan cheese helped to tone down the heat, and the angel hair pasta was a great way to soak up all the sauce.


Mijanor Rahman
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They had the perfect balance of spice and cheesy goodness. The angel hair pasta was the perfect complement, and the whole dish came together beautifully.