Comments on: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Lightened Up

By: MomLena

MomLena — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:49:06 +0000

using 2/3rds lean ground beef & 1/3 pork in the above. He suggests using turkey or other lean meats to make these meatballs, patties or meatloaf (a lot less work).

By: MomLena

MomLena — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:46:59 +0000

hmmm…I am making Dom DeLuise's Mama's Meatball recipe, using 2/3rds half lean ground beef or most recently ground sirloin and 1/3rd ground pork which I thought was much leaner these days. The recipe also calls for chopped garlic, finely chopped onion, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, & seasonings such as salt & pepper to taste, also pinenuts & parsley which I generally don't add. I think this is a traditional recipe. My guys love it. I too have made meatballs in the smaller cupcake pans & baked them in the oven, have also foil lined a broiling pan & used that for baking the meatballs. The last time I made this recipe I used 3 pounds total of meat but have used a big bowl to make 5 pounds which lets me make plenty enough to freeze at least half. With 4 sons & my husband & myself & maybe a son's girlfriend or other friends I need to make up a good amount. Usually everyone gets 4 or 5 meatballs & there are so many people eating that cuts the amount of spaghetti noodles. We are always looking for ways to improve our health. thanks for the suggestions everyone!

By: Edna

Edna — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:15:12 +0000

I love spaghetti squash too! Any kind of squash actually. I think it's great that you didn't mention butter or margarine on it! That cuts out a lot of bad things. And I know tomatos are good for you but the sauce can have lots of additives if you don't make your own. Sometimes I just use cut up tomato when in season. But I know pasta is great without sauce too.
Just wanted you to know that I think this is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

By: naogirl

naogirl — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:07:51 +0000

i oven bake the meatballs too, then i plop them into the sauce. i use stewed tomatoes with basil and oregano and put it into the blender for the sauce. it is delicious and absolutely low in fat. i also use ground meat that is 92-93% lean.

By: chinesische medizin

chinesische medizin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:28:28 +0000

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By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:05:48 +0000

I make a meat-veggie combo sauce. I use a small ammount of ground beef or turkey, cut up a zuccini, bell peppers, mushrooms (put them in when you're almost ready to serve, they only take about 5 min to cook), an onion and a can or 2 of cut or diced tomatoes. Use about 1/2 a can of hunts sauce and season. With so much veggis you can also cut down the ammount of pasta served to each person.

By: ddesmond

ddesmond — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:08:44 +0000

I cook whole wheat pasta until just al dente. Right before it's finished, I toss fresh broccoli in the pasta water. Drain it all and serve with sauce! My kids love it. Cuts down on the pasta and boosts the veggies!

By: ann

ann — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:28:56 +0000

water to regain their plumpness and make them easier to chew i the meatballs

By: Reenie

Reenie — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:11:40 +0000

I love using spaghetti squash when it's just for me. Saute garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne and your favorite veggies & toss them with the spaghetti squash. Yummy. I use the same sauce combo for whole wheat and whole grain pasta

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:03:03 +0000

Thanks for the great ideas, Stacey!