Bertolli Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

If you just read my last post about how I got my kids involved in the kitchen the other night, you might be having a craving for some easy, delicious spaghetti and meatballs right about now.  No worries, here is the recipe that we used - like I said - it's super simple for the kids to do and if your kids are older than mine, then they should be able to make the pasta as well.  Great times, lots of laughs and good food - time spent with family doesn't get any better than that.  Enjoy!

RECIPE SERVES: 4

PREP TIME	20 Minutes
COOK TIME	20 Minutes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving Size1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories	600
Calories From Fat	180
Saturated Fat	7 g
Trans Fat	0.5 g
Total Fat	20 g
Cholesterol	130 mg
Sodium	1150 mg
Carbohydrates	66 g
Sugars	19 g
Dietary Fibre	6 g
Protein	40 g
Vitamin A	25 %
Vitamin C	10 %
Calcium	25 %
Iron	40 %

Bertolli Spaghetti & Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 jar Bertolli® Tomato & Basil Sauce
• 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, water, egg, garlic and salt in medium bowl; shape into 12 meatballs.
2. Bring Sauce to a boil over medium-high heat in 3-quart saucepan. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are done, about 20 minutes. Serve over hot spaghetti and sprinkle, if desired, with additional Parmesan cheese.

Cost per recipe*: $8.39. Cost per serving*: $2.10. *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.