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Nutrition per serving
Protein16% · 37g
Carbs31% · 71g
Fat53% · 54g
4g
Fiber
1660mg
Sodium
4g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
41th pctl
More protein than 41% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4g /100cal
Leaner than 25% of meals
vs Beef average
1% lighter
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Avg925
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Ground Beef
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Cream Sauce Base
Lemon
Garlic
Ketchup
Gluten-Free Fresh Linguine Pasta
Panko Breadcrumbs
Scallions
Tuscan Heat Spice
Spaghetti
Butter
Black Pepper
Salt
Cooking Oil
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
In a medium bowl, combine beef*, panko, half the scallion greens, half the ketchup, 1 TBSP water, juice from one lemon wedge, salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. (For 4, use all the ketchup, 2 TBSP water, and juice from two lemon wedges.)Form into 8-10 one-inch meatballs (16-20 meatballs for 4). Place meatballs on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
3
Roast meatballs on top rack until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minutes.
4
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
5
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, scallion whites, and half the lemon zest; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.Stir in cream sauce base, stock concentrate, half the Tuscan Heat Spice (all for 4 servings), and ¼ cup reserved cooking water (½ cup for 4). Bring to a simmer, then remove pan from heat. Add 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4); taste and season with salt and pepper.
6
Add drained spaghetti and meatballs to pan with sauce; toss to coat. (For 4 servings, if your pan isn’t large enough, carefully transfer everything back to the empty pasta pot.) TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in a creamy sauce. Divide pasta between bowls and season with pepper. Top with remaining scallion greens and remaining lemon zest to taste. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.Thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine beef*, panko, half the scallion greens, half the ketchup, 1 TBSP water, juice from one lemon wedge, salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. (For 4, use all the ketchup, 2 TBSP water, and juice from two lemon wedges.)Form into 8-10 one-inch meatballs (16-20 meatballs for 4). Place meatballs on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
3
Step 3
Roast meatballs on top rack until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minutes.
4
Step 4
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
5
Step 5
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, scallion whites, and half the lemon zest; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.Stir in cream sauce base, stock concentrate, half the Tuscan Heat Spice (all for 4 servings), and ¼ cup reserved cooking water (½ cup for 4). Bring to a simmer, then remove pan from heat. Add 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4); taste and season with salt and pepper.
6
Step 6
Add drained spaghetti and meatballs to pan with sauce; toss to coat. (For 4 servings, if your pan isn’t large enough, carefully transfer everything back to the empty pasta pot.) TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in a creamy sauce. Divide pasta between bowls and season with pepper. Top with remaining scallion greens and remaining lemon zest to taste. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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HelloFresh's Creamy Tuscan Linguine & Meatballs: 920 calories, 37g protein. Beef meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. makes Creamy Tuscan Linguine & Meatballs one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 920 calories alongside 37g of protein, placing it at about 46 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
920Calories
37gProtein
71gCarbs
54gFat
4gFiber
1660mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution46% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 Protein-Rich
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Creamy Tuscan Linguine & Meatballs?
Creamy Tuscan Linguine & Meatballs contains 920 calories and 37 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Creamy Tuscan Linguine & Meatballs: 920 calories, 37g protein. Beef meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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