Spaghetti and Meatballs Puttanesca

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs Puttanesca
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 1 Tbsp capers; 1 teaspoons dried basil; 2 Tbsps coarsely chopped kalamata olives; 1 lemon wedge, seeded; 32 Italian-style frozen, precooked meatballs, divided; 737 grams fire-roasted tomato garlic pasta sauce, divided; 1 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 227 grams spaghetti, uncooked

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Spaghetti and Meatballs Puttanescan a try. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 572 calories, 30g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 17 minutes. A mixture of kalamatan olives, pepper, precooked meatballs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.

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Spaghetti

Meanwhile, combine half the meatballs, two-thirds of the pasta sauce, and next 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Squeeze juice from lemon wedge into sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Lemon Wedge

Pasta Sauce

Meatballs

Juice

Sauce

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Sauce Pan

Combine remaining meatballs and pasta sauce in a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; fold back a small edge to allow steam to escape. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until hot.

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Pasta Sauce

Meatballs

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Microwave

Bowl

To serve, divide spaghetti evenly among 4 serving plates. For plain servings, spoon microwaved sauce over 2 portions. For grown-up servings, spoon seasoned sauce over remaining 2 portions.

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Spaghetti

Sauce

Sprinkle all 4 portions with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Parmesan

Shopping Note: Anchovy paste is typically located near canned tuna and anchovies. After opening, store it in the refrigerator up to 6 months.

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Anchovy Paste

Canned Tuna

Anchovies

MENU IDEA FOR 4 * Spaghetti and Meatballs Puttanesca * Caesar salad

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Meatballs

Spaghetti

GROCERIES NEEDED Check staples: bottled minced garlic, dried crushed red pepper, dried basil, shredded Parmesan cheese * 1 (8-oz.) package spaghetti * 32 Italian-style frozen, precooked meatballs * 1 (26-oz.) jar fire-roasted tomato garlic pasta sauce (we tested with Classico) * 1 small jar kalamata olives * 1 small jar capers * 1 tube anchovy paste * 1 lemon * 1 (15-oz.) package complete Caesar salad kit

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Red Pepper Flakes

Kalamata Olives

Parmesan

Anchovy Paste

Garlic

Dried Basil

Pasta Sauce

Meatballs

Salad Kit

Spaghetti

Capers

Tomato

Lemon

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Servings:

2teaspoons

anchovy paste 1teaspoon

bottled minced garlic 1Tbsp

capers 1teaspoons

dried basil 2Tbsps

coarsely chopped kalamata olives 1

lemon wedge, seeded 32

Italian-style frozen, precooked meatballs, divided 737grams

fire-roasted tomato garlic pasta sauce, divided 1teaspoons

dried crushed red pepper 227grams

spaghetti, uncooked

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian on the menu? Try pairing with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Caposaldo Chianti with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.