Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes Spaghetti & Chicken Meatballs with No-Cook Tomato Sauce 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This crowd-pleasing and easy dinner recipe takes just 20 minutes to make, start to finish, so it's perfect for weeknights! When tomatoes are at their in-season best, just a quick chop and a few ingredients are all you need to make a spaghetti sauce in minutes. Store-bought chicken meatballs keep the low-effort theme going all the way to the table. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 20, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti 4 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 16 fully cooked refrigerated Italian-style chicken meatballs (see Tip) ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add the tomato mixture and toss to coat. Serve the spaghetti with the meatballs and sauce, topped with Parmesan. Garnish with more basil, if desired. Tips Tip: Smart Shortcut: Keep a package of chicken meatballs on hand for a quick dinner hack. Look for them in your grocery store's meat department. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 497 Calories 22g Fat 53g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 497 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 53g 19% Dietary Fiber 8g 28% Total Sugars 7g Protein 27g 53% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Vitamin A 2261IU 45% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Folate 77mcg 19% Sodium 674mg 29% Calcium 102mg 8% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 103mg 25% Potassium 766mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved