Spaghetti & Meatballs

Enjoy this delicious spin on traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs using Lotus Foods Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles. This dish is gluten-free with a flavorful tomato sauce simmered to perfection.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Enjoy this delicious spin on traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs using Lotus Foods Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles. This dish is gluten-free with a flavorful tomato sauce simmered to perfection.

Course

Main
Prep time

5 Mins
cook time

30 Mins
servings

4
Author

@seasonal_cravings
Video & Images by

@colleenncaptures

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
½ small onion
1 egg
¼ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
2 cloves garlic chopped
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil divided
3 garlic cloves diced
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1 pkg Lotus Foods Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles

Toppings

parmesan cheese optional
fresh basil

product used in the recipe

Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles

1

In a medium bowl mix the beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper with a spoon. Use a small ice cream scoop to form small balls and place on a plate.
2

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides being careful when you turn. Remove from heat and set aside (they do not have to be cooked through because they will continue to cook in the sauce).
3

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add garlic and brown for a minute or two. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 mins.
4

Add meatballs carefully into sauce. Turn to low and cook for ~10 mins or until meatballs are cooked through.
5

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with water.
6

Serve immediately with meatballs and sauce. Top with cheese and fresh basil, as preferred.
7

Enjoy!