Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Beef & Pork Spaghetti and Meatballs
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4 servings
For the pasta
- 12 oz gluten free spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ lb ground pork
- ⅓ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/2 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oreganoIngredient note
Oregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/2 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs and whole milk. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk and form a paste.
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