High Protein Spaghetti & Meatballs

By Ted KallmyerUpdated August 21, 2022

Here’s an easy but delicious way to put a big dent in your daily protein macro goal while doing IIFYM.

Heck, even if you aren’t doing flexible dieting this recipe is delicious, so give it a try.

In less than an hour you and your family can be eating a very satisfying and nutritious meal using this High Protein Spaghetti and Meatball recipe.

Feel free to adjust the portions to fit your macro goals, but I developed the recipe to serve 4.

High Protein Spaghetti & Meatballs

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An easy but delicious way to put a big dent in your daily protein macro goal.

Course Main Course

Servings

Calories 587

Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef (454g)
2 eggs
1 large carrot finely grated
3 cups baby spinach chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tbsp oregano
1 cup breadcrumbs can be gluten-free
1 jar pasta sauce 25 ounce (709g)
1 pack organic black bean spaghetti 7 ounce (200g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F or 190° C. In a large bowl combine the beef, eggs, carrot, spinach, garlic salt, black pepper, oregano, and bread crumbs. Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly dispersed throughout. (I use my hands, which is much quicker and easier than stirring.)
Form the meat mixture into 2 inch balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. (Should make 12 meatballs) and then bake the meatballs for about 30 minutes.

Pasta and Sauce

Boil the pasta for about 8 minutes as directed on the package and then drain and rinse the pasta with hot water.
Heat the pasta sauce on the stove or in the microwave.
Place ¼ of the pasta on each plate, add three meatballs, add ¼ of the pasta sauce and sprinkle with ¼ of the shredded parmesan cheese. Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 18g

meatballs and bean pasta
finished and plated

This recipe also makes for great leftovers and can be portioned and placed in plastic containers for taking to work or for use later in the week.

This recipe is great for those whose goal is to build muscle and find it hard to reach their daily protein goal without using a lot of supplementation.

It also is a great fit for those that are trying to cut back on the carbs. Whatever your goals are I’m sure you’ll love this recipe as much as I do.

If you give it a try, I would love to hear your feedback below.

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