Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs PT75M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1106/ab/b/693231/300x200x90.jpg To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried. 6 servings Ingredients: ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, or Romano cheese (1 ounce) 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, or linguine ½ cup slivered fresh basil leaves, or chopped fresh parsley 4 cups prepared marinara sauce 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 medium onion, very finely chopped 4 oz. hot Italian sausage 4 oz. lean ground beef ½ cup hot water ⅓ cup bulgur