Description
A savory halal take on classic Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs using ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich no-alcohol tomato sauce. Juicy meatballs paired with al dente gluten-free or regular pasta.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 small onion, diced
2 (14-oz) cans crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup egg replacer (flax/water)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
1 pound spaghetti or gluten-free alternative
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Mix breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic, egg replacer, and seasonings
Add to ground beef; form into 1.5-inch meatballs
Heat oil in oven-safe skillet, brown meatballs 5-7 minutes
Add onions, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs
Simmer sauce 30 minutes with lid slightly ajar
Cook pasta al dente while sauce reduces
Toss pasta with sauce, garnish with Parmesan
Serve with meatballs and sauce
Notes
Use halal-certified ground beef for religious dietary requirements
Egg replacer substitutions: 1 flax egg = 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water
For gluten-free: use certified gluten-free spaghetti and breadcrumbs
Meatballs can be baked at 375°F for 20 minutes instead of pan-fried
Sauce thickens more during simmer; adjust liquid if needed
Leftovers keep 4-5 days refrigerated
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg