Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 12 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (about ⅓ oz each)
- 1 jar (25 – 26 oz) spicy red pepper pasta sauce or other pasta sauce
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
- hot cooked spaghetti rigati or linguine
- fresh oregano sprigs (optional)
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F.
Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Divide mixture into 12 equal portions.
Lightly shape into patties.
Place 1 mozzarella ball in center of each patty.
Shape beef around cheese until completely enclosed inside forming meatballs.
Place meatballs on aluminum-foil-lined 15 x 10-inch baking pan.
Bake in 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color.
Meanwhile heat pasta sauce in large saucepan until hot, stirring occasionally.
Add meatballs and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Spoon meatballs and sauce onto pasta.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped oregano.
Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.