# High Protein Spaghetti and Meatballs

This high protein spaghetti and meatballs recipe packs 52g of protein for under 575 calories and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 650 g lean ground beef
- 4 cloves diced garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 tsp salt
- 15 g Parmesan
- 30 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp zero calorie sweetener
- 1 tbsp salt
- 300 g dry spaghetti

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix 650g of lean ground beef, 4 cloves of diced garlic, 1 tbsp of chopped basil, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of dried sage, 2 tsp of salt, 15g of Parmesan, 30g of panko breadcrumbs, and 1 large egg.
2. Mix well and shape the mixture into 20 equal meatballs.
3. Cook the meatballs on high heat until halfway done and crispy.
4. Set aside the meatballs and add 4 cloves of diced garlic and 1 tsp of chilli flakes to the pan.
5. Stir until fragrant and then add 800g of crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp of zero calorie sweetener, and salt to taste.
6. Bring the sauce to a bubble and then add the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
7. Cook 300g of dry spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
8. Add the spaghetti to the meatball sauce and mix well.
9. Divide everything into four equal servings.

## Equipment

- bowl
- cutting board
- frying pan
- tongs
- spatula
- pot

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/U1-7Qpll9N0?si=-KZ_YYZmFu8ljdIi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b8e1dbc4-3146-4565-b03c-e0bfb24aa816
- Extracted: 2025-03-09

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