Pasta With Meatballs, Carrot Salad, And Cucumber Slices Recipe

Name: Pasta With Meatballs, Carrot Salad, And Cucumber Slices
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: pasta: 125g; ground meat for meatballs: 125g; bread crumbs in meatballs: 12g; egg for meatballs: 0g; onions: 50g; grated cheese: 25g; carrots: 100g; olive oil: 13g; cucumber: 75g; seasonings: 0g

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This dish is a harmoniously blended meal that marishes pasta with juicy meatballs, accompanied by a refreshing carrot salad and crisp cucumber slices on the side. It's a fulfilling plate combining the comforting textures and flavors of traditional pasta and meatballs with the crisp freshness of vegetables, making it a well-rounded meal that satisfies both the palate and nutritional needs.

Pasta with Meatballs, Carrot Salad, and Cucumber Slices

🌎 Italian: Main Course

🔥 Calories 800kcal
🍗 Protein 35g
🍚 Carbs 90g
🧈 Fat 30g

🥗 Ingredients:

pasta (125g)
ground meat for meatballs (125g)
bread crumbs in meatballs (12g)
egg for meatballs (0g)
onions (50g)
grated cheese (25g)
carrots (100g)
olive oil (13g)
cucumber (75g)
seasonings (0g)

🍳 How to cook (2 servings):

Cooking Time: 30 minutesPreperation Time: 20 minutes

Pasta and Meatballs

Begin by boiling the pasta in salted water until al dente. In a separate bowl, mix ground meat with breadcrumbs, a beaten egg, finely chopped onions, salt, pepper, and herbs to taste. Form into meatballs and fry until fully cooked. Serve atop the pasta with grated cheese sprinkled over.

Carrot Salad

Peel and grate carrots, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a tangy dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Cucumber Sides

Thinly slice cucumbers and season lightly with salt. Serve as a cool, crisp side to the main dish.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This meal is high in protein, providing approximately 30-40 grams, ideally suited for muscle maintenance and growth. It also delivers a good balance of carbs (approximately 80-100 grams) for energy, and fats (approximately 25-35 grams) for satiety.