Bean “Meat” Balls & Spaghetti
Source: ontariobeans.ca

Yield: 20 meatballs - 4 servings
Nutrition (1 serving)
Calories 809;
Fat 13.2g;
Saturated Fat 3.9g;
Trans Fat .2g;
Cholesterol 59mg;
Protein 37g;
Carbohydrates 136.9g;
Fibre 13.6g;
Sugar 12.5g;
Vitamin A 142RE;
Vitamin C 17mg;
Calcium 292mg;
Iron 9.2mg;
Qty. | Ingredient | |
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1 tbsp | canola oil | 15 mL |
1 | onion, small | 1 |
1 package | white mushrooms, sliced | 1 package |
2 cloves | garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
1 can | Romano beans, drained and rinsed | 540mL |
1 | egg | 1 |
1 cup | breadcrumbs, divided | 250 mL |
1/2 cup | Parmesan cheese, grated | 125 mL |
1/4 cup | parsley, chopped | 60 mL |
1/4 tsp | salt | 1 mL |
1/4 tsp | pepper | 1 mL |
1/2 tbsp | dried oregano | 7.5 mL |
1 lb | dried spaghetti | 454 g |
Garnish | Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley |
These simple and hearty “meat”balls are made with Romano beans and umami-rich mushrooms. Featuring classic Italian flavours that you have come to love in a traditional meatball.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add canola oil, onion, and mushrooms; cook until onion is translucent, and mushrooms have released their moisture, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, allow to cool 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add mushroom and onion mixture, and Romano beans. Pulse just until combined, not pureed.
- In a medium bowl add bean-mushroom mixture, egg, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; mix until well combined. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl add remaining breadcrumbs and oregano, mix to combine.
- Using your hands, form bean-mushroom mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls; roll in breadcrumbs and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- In a large non-stick pan over medium-heat, add tomato sauce and cooked bean “meat”balls. Cover and simmer until sauce is warmed through, about 8 minutes.
- While the sauce warms, prepare spaghetti as per package directions.
- Serve bean “meat”balls and sauce over spaghetti noodles. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.