Looking for healthy dinner inspo? Our pals at Athletic Brewing Company are here to help. Made with ground pork and lentils, these flexitarian meatballs cook right in the sauce for an easy and healthy take on a classic, and taste great washed down with a non-alcoholic beverage or two.
Pairing: Upside Down Golden Ale
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 2 (with leftovers)
Meatballs:
1/2 lb lean ground pork
1 cup cooked brown lentils
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp quick oats
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 jar (24 oz) strained, puréed tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Assembly:
8 oz spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 bunch rapini, trimmed and chopped
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
PER 1/4 RECIPE*
Calories: 720
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 990mg
Carbohydrate : 79g
Fiber: 9g
Sugars: 12g
Protein: 35g
*Nutrition analysis is based on 4 servings to account for the leftovers.