Spicy Parmesan Meatballs with Angel Hair Pasta:

Date Added: 6 Jan 2010
Listed in: Main Dish Cuisine

• ¾ cup Fiber One® original bran cereal


• 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef


• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)


• ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning


• ¼ 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

Preparation Time 30 min | Cooking Time 20 min:
4 servings | 460 Calories | 33g Protein | 54g Carbohydrates | 12g Fat

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

• 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 cereal, ground beef, ¼ cup cheese, the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and ¼ cup of the tomato sauce until well blended. Shape into 16 (1½-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, tomatoes and red pepper to skillet; 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.

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