Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
This Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe delivers 53g protein and 1263 calories per serving — the highest protein-per-serving in our pasta library. Eight servings batch on the stovetop in one session, covering multiple days of carb-and-protein meals for strength training. Meatballs freeze individually for grab-and-reheat convenience without losing texture.
Ingredients
- •Tomato, Canned, Stewed
- •Tomato Sauce
- •Yellow Onion
- •Butter(240g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(907g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(240g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(180g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Garlic
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •1½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- •Pasta, Spaghetti, White, Dry(907g)
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, combine the whole tomatoes and their juices, crushing the tomatoes with your hands as you add them, tomato sauce, onions, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, carefully discard the onions. See Note.
- 2While the sauce is simmering, make the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then with wet hands, form golf ball–size balls (about 2 tablespoons each). You should have 40 to 45 meatballs.
- 3Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce. Return the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- 4Serve the meatballs and tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with additional parsley and Parmesan.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1263
calories
53g
protein
67g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 110g
- Saturated fat
- 31.5g
- Sodium
- 809 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.7g
8 servings per batch · ~381g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe have per serving?
Each serving provides 53g of protein and 1263 calories, with 67g fat and 110g carbs. This is a calorie-dense option best suited for high-activity days or post-workout meals where you need significant energy intake.
How long does Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe take to prep?
Quick prep designation with 8 servings means you're batch-prepping a full week-plus of dinners in one stovetop session. The efficiency per serving is high despite the larger calorie content.
Is Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 53g protein and 1263 calories per serving, this recipe is built for muscle gain phases where you need significant calorie surplus and carbs for training intensity. The carbohydrate-to-protein ratio supports heavy lifting and glycogen replenishment.
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