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One Pot Healthier Spaghetti and Meatballs

One Pot Healthier Spaghetti and Meatballs: Tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a super easy tomato sauce, and then cooked with whole-wheat spaghetti. The perfect weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 medium onion, grated
  • 1/3 cup minced carrot
  • 1/3 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of all excess moisture
  • 2 large garlic cloves , grated
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (KEEP THE PARMESAN CHEESE RIND!)
  • 1 tsp salt
Sauce + Other Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 Parmigiano-Reggiano rind
  • 1/3 lb THIN whole-wheat spaghetti

Instructions

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  1. Add ground chicken, grated onion, carrot, zucchini, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt to a medium bowl. Use hands to mix ingredients together, just until combined. Do not over mix! Use a small ice cream scoop to form into 30 meatballs. Yes, 30! 
  2. Heat a large skillet to a medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Once the oil is hot, add meatballs. Cook until brown on all sides, do not worry about cooking them all the way through. 
  3. Once the meatballs are brown, remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining olive oil to the pan, followed by onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more. Add red wine. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the bits of meatball left on the bottom. Simmer wine until reduce by half, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in tomato paste. Cook 1 minute. Whisk in canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning and water. Add parmesan cheese rind. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  
  4. Break spaghetti into thirds. Add pasta to sauce. Use tongs to toss. Make sure all of the noodles are under sauce. Nestle meatballs in sauce and on top of pasta. Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, remove lid and toss noodles in sauce. Cover and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes or until spaghetti is aldente. Use tongs to toss pasta in sauce one more time. Remove parmesan cheese rind. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1141mg (48%) Potassium 966mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 463IU (9%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1141mg 48%
Potassium 966mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 463IU 9%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.