Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs
Tender chicken meatballs are blended with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, and Italian seasoning, then simmered in a basil-seasoned tomato sauce made with crushed and diced tomatoes. Served over whole-wheat spaghetti, this comforting pasta dish balances rich tomato flavor with cheesy, herb-filled meatballs and makes a satisfying family dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine tomato paste, water, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and basil in a large saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes while preparing the meatballs.
- 2
Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; form into 1-inch balls.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add meatballs; brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to simmering tomato sauce; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into meatball centers reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
- Calories 527.81 kcal High 26%
- Protein 46.73 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 71.84 g 26%
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.67 mg High 47%
- Sodium 392.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 11.0 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 13.2 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 214.58 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 6.82 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 921.86 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 90.27 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 21.7 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 527.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 527.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs healthy?
- Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 527.81 calories and 46.73 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 392.97 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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