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Black Spaghetti with Meatballs
The striking contrast of the dark pasta and savory meatballs creates a dish that’s both eye-catching and delicious.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 798 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
To boil Spaghetti
- 7-8 ounces Black Spaghetti uncooked *See Notes
- water
- dash salt
For the Meatball Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 8-10 meatballs
- 2 Cups crushed tomatoes
- ½ Teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
To Boil Pasta
- Heat up water with salt in a medium-sized pot and wait for it to boil.
- Drop your spaghetti into your boiling water. Cook spaghetti as per package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, strain and keep aside to plate afterward.
Cup of Yum
To prepare the Meatball Sauce
- In the meanwhile, heat up a skillet with the oil and place the meatballs into your skillet.
- Sear meatballs on all sides until golden brown.
- When the meatballs appear cooked, stir in the crushed tomatoes with the seasoning, the onion powder, the garlic powder, the oregano, salt and black pepper.
- Mix it all well and briefly cook for 2–3 minutes over a medium to low-heat setting. Don't overcook or else your sauce will reduce too much. Take from the heat once done.
To serve
- Plate up the still hot spaghetti and pour some tomato sauce with meatballs over the spaghetti. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use about 3.5-4 ounces, or 100 to 114 grams, of black spaghetti per serving. That means for 2 people, about 7–8 ounces or about 200 to 250 grams.
- Tip: Don't drop frozen meatballs into the hot oil because it will splash. Thaw your meatballs first.
Nutrition Information
Calories
798kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
125g
(42%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
2108mg
(88%)
Potassium
3061mg
(87%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
4016IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 798
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 798kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 125g | 42% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 2108mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 3061mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 4016IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.