How to Make Gluten Free Spaghetti & Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those following a gluten-free diet, finding delicious and satisfying pasta dishes can be a challenge. Thankfully, with the rise in popularity of gluten-free products, it's easier than ever to enjoy classic Italian dishes without the worry of gluten. One such dish is Gluten-Free Spaghetti & Meatballs, a comforting and hearty meal that is sure to please the whole family.

Traditional spaghetti and meatballs are typically made using wheat-based pasta and breadcrumbs in the meatballs, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Spaghetti
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 slice gluten free bread
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large bowl, combine gluten free bread and milk. Let bread soak, then squeeze out excess milk.
  • In the same bowl, add bread, egg, ground beef, 1/2 the parsley, 1/2 the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Roll into 3/4 inch balls & set aside.
  • In a large skillet, gently cook the garlic and chili flakes in olive oil. Add meatballs and cook thoroughly.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Deglaze with wine and reduce mixture by half.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, then reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Drain the pasta then toss with the sauce and add the reserved cooking liquid.
  • Cook the pasta in the sauce for one minute, remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the remaining cheese and parsley.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 258mg