"Literally beef up your everyday pasta with homemade meatballs and sauce. Meatballs are a great source of protein and flavor. Use the leftovers for a meatball sub on a whole-grain roll...."
INGREDIENTS
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Sauce:
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Cooking spray
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth
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2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped
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Meatballs:
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1 (1-ounce) slice white bread
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2 (4-ounce) links sweet turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons egg substitute
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 large egg
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1 pound ground sirloin
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Remaining ingredients:
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
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1 pound hot cooked spaghetti
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1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)