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Spaghetti with meatballs
Calories & nutrition facts
in tomato sauce, canned
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 100 kcal —
- Protein 4.4 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 8.8 g 3%
- Fat 4.1 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.5 g 7%
- Fibre 2.7 g 10%
- Sugars 2.9 g —
- Sodium 280 mg 12%
- Cholesterol 7 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 17 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 1.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.29 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 20 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0.19 µg 8%
- Choline 10.5 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 29 mg 2%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 57 mg 5%
- Potassium 217 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.51 mg 5%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.14 mg 6%
- Selenium 9 µg 16%
Similar foods
- Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato saucecanned100 kcal / 100 g
- Spaghetti and meatballsrestaurant prepared170 kcal / 100 g
- Spaghetti pastacanned, in tomato sauce72 kcal / 100 g
- Meatballscanned126 kcal / 100 g
- Meat part n/scanned
- Meatballs with sauceNS as to type of meat186 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato sauce pastameat, ready-to-heat139 kcal / 100 g
- Swedish meatballsin gravy, with noodles, diet frozen meal112 kcal / 100 g
- Italian style meatballfrozen286 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Spaghetti with meatballs
How do you stop the meatballs breaking up in spaghetti?
Mix the mince gently with a little beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then roll firm balls and chill them for 15 minutes before cooking. Brown them in a pan without moving them until a crust forms, then finish them gently in the sauce.
How long should spaghetti with meatballs simmer?
Brown the meatballs first, then simmer them in tomato sauce for about 20 minutes, until cooked through; simmering longer can make them tough. Cook the spaghetti separately in boiling salted water until just tender, following the packet time, and toss it with the sauce before serving.
Can you freeze spaghetti with meatballs?
Yes. Cool it promptly, portion into airtight containers and freeze; for the best texture, freeze the meatballs and sauce separately from the pasta. Defrost in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
What can you serve with spaghetti and meatballs?
A crisp green salad or steamed greens balance the rich tomato sauce, while garlic bread is a familiar side for mopping it up. A little grated Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese is a classic finishing touch.
Can you use pork or turkey instead of beef for the meatballs?
Yes: pork makes soft, juicy meatballs, while turkey is leaner and can dry out, so mix it gently and avoid overcooking. Cook poultry meatballs until the centre reaches 75 °C.
What is the difference between spaghetti with meatballs and spaghetti with meat sauce?
Spaghetti with meatballs has separate balls of seasoned mince, usually simmered in tomato sauce; spaghetti with meat sauce has mince cooked into the sauce. The latter coats the pasta more evenly, while meatballs give you distinct, tender bites.
How much protein is in spaghetti with meatballs?
A 300 g serving provides 13 g of protein. The amount in your serving changes with the balance of pasta, sauce and meatballs.
Is spaghetti with meatballs a source of selenium?
Yes. It is a source of selenium, with 9 µg per 100 g; meat and pasta both contribute.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 5867 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
