Swapping out some of the ground beef for chopped mushrooms is the secret behind the complex flavor of these meatballs. a quick blast in the broiler gives them a nice crustand the noncrisp parts soak up the delicious sauce.
0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2 can Whole peeled tomatoes in juice, pureed in a blender or food processor
2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 pound Cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
0.5 cup Dried breadcrumbs
0.25 cup Whole milk
0.33000000000000007 cup Finely grated pecorino romano, plus more for serving
0.5 cup Chopped fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, plus more for serving
1.5 teaspoon Finely chopped fresh oregano
1 Large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
0.75 pound Ground beef, preferably grass fed
1 pound Spaghetti, spaghettini, or bucatini
Nutrition value
307
calories per serving
16 g Fat21 g Protein18 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
16 g Fat
21 g Protein
18 g Carbs
6 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
18 g
Protein
21 g
Fiber
6 g
Fats
Fat
16 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
133 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
868 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
4 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
92 mcg
Vitamin B12
1 mcg
Vitamin C
38 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
83 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
211 mg
Selenium
31 mcg
Zinc
4 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment