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Prego's Quick Spaghetti & Meatballs

An image of prepared Quick Spaghetti & Meatballs made with spaghetti, Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, meatballs and Parmesan cheese.
  • prep time: 5 min
  • total time: 30 min
  • serves: 4 people
  • calories: 442 1 serving
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Enjoy a classic spaghetti & meatballs dinner—made effortlessly! Prego® Traditional Sauce does the heavy lifting, delivering delicious tomato and herb flavor without the extra prep so you can get a satisfying meal on the table fast. This recipe is a timeless favorite that's perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners or anytime you’re craving a no-fuss comfort meal.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce
  • 8 ounces frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs (16 meatballs, 1/2 ounce each)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Instructions

  • Tips

    • You can use larger meatballs (16 1-oz size), if you prefer.
    • You can substitute Prego® Roasted Garlic & Herb Sauce or Prego® Italian Sauce Flavored with Meat Sauce for the Prego® Traditional Sauce.
    • For a larger batch, follow the recipe Instructions and use: 1 pound of uncooked spaghetti, 1 jar (45 ounces) of Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, 16 ounces frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs (32 meatballs, 1/2 ounce each) and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional). 
  • Step 1

    Cook and drain the spaghetti according to the package directions.  While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the Prego® Traditional Sauce and meatballs in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 2

    Serve the Prego® Traditional Sauce and meatballs over the spaghetti. Sprinkle with the cheese, if desired.

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Made With

Calories 442
Total Fat 12 g
Sat. Fat 4.0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 815 mg
Total Carb 60 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 14 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 %DV
Calcium 9 %DV
Iron 22 %DV
Potassium 12 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.