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Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 21, 2014
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Pan-fried rice and oat balls offer the perfect vegetarian twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs.

Spaghetti and Spicy Rice Balls

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix rice, oats, onion, bread crumbs, milk, basil, oregano, red pepper and egg. Shape into 12 balls. Roll balls in wheat germ.
  • Step 
    3
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook balls in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat spaghetti sauce until hot. Serve sauce and rice balls over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition

565 Calories
10g Total Fat
19g Protein
107g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
565
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
0%
Saturated Fat
2g
0%
Cholesterol
35mg
0%
Sodium
470mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
107g
0%
Dietary Fiber
7g
0%
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
12%
12%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
32%
32%
Exchanges:
6 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 3 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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