Spicy Parmesan Meatballs With Angel Hair Pasta (Fib

Name: Spicy Parmesan Meatballs With Angel Hair Pasta (Fiber One Cereal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup fiber one original all-bran cereal; 1 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 90%); ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz); ¾ teaspoon italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta (capellini); additional shredded parmesan cheese, if desired; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Servings: persons

¾ cup fiber one original all-bran cereal
1 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 90%)
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz)
¾ teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta (capellini)
additional shredded parmesan cheese, if desired
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired

1
Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor)
2
In large bowl, mix cereal, ground beef, 1/4 cup cheese, the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce until well blended.
3
Shape into 16 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs
4
Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
5
Cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
6
Drain if necessary.
7
Add remaining tomato sauce, tomatoes and red pepper to skillet; turn meatballs to coat
8
Cover; cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring sauce and turning meatballs occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
9
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
10
Serve meatballs over pasta.
11
Top each serving with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup fiber one original all-bran cereal, 1 lb extra lean ground beef (at least 90%), ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz), ¾ teaspoon italian seasoning, and more.

Yes, Spicy Parmesan Meatballs With Angel Hair Pasta (Fiber One Cereal falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Parmesan Meatballs With Angel Hair Pasta (Fiber One Cereal

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